Poco F5 Pro vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Poco F5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $450 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 65/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,420,808); the Poco F5 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 227g).
Poco F5 Pro
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 227g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $450
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparing the Poco F5 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Poco F5 Pro — 62/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Poco F5 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F5 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Poco F5 Pro | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 30W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.4×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $420 |
Poco F5 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco F5 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco F5 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 30W
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F5 Pro and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Poco F5 Pro by 54.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $30. Redmi K90 Ultra was $30 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (92/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Poco F5 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F5 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Poco F5 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra edges out the Poco F5 Pro by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F5 Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco F5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F5 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco F5 Pro leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F5 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Poco F5 Pro over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco F5 Pro 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, budget-conscious buyers.