Poco F4 vs Redmi K90 Ultra

The Poco F4 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $350 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 56/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 970,273); the Poco F4 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Poco F4 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F4
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 42
Portability 65
Value for money
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money
What makes Poco F4 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 195g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $350 vs $420

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 970273
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F4 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 17 points higher (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F4 (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F4 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F4 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F4 (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F4 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (65/100 vs 40/100).

Poco F4: The Poco F4 is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F4 Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 970273 3119308
Geekbench Single 1298 3041
Geekbench Multi 3520 9494
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1280x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 67W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 195 g 227 g
Price $350 $420
Camera comparison
Poco F4
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Poco F4
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Poco F4
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F4 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
56/100
970273 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +68.9%
3119308 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Poco F4 by 68.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F4
$350
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420

Price difference: $70. Poco F4 is cheaper by $70.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F4 (92/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F4 (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F4 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco F4 (78/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F4 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (65/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F4 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Poco F4 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Poco F4 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Poco F4 has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F4 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Poco F4 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F4 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Poco F4 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Poco F4 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.