Poco F5 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Poco F5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $330 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,269,172); the Poco F5 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 227g).
Poco F5
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $420
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1269172
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1653
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4349
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Poco F5 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F5 — 64/100, 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 (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F5 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F5 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F5 (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (71/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Poco F5 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1269172 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1653 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4349 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.9×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $420 |
Poco F5
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco F5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco F5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F5 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Poco F5 by 59.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $90. Poco F5 was $90 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F5 (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F5 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F5 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco F5 (78/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (71/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Poco F5 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Poco F5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F5 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco F5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F5 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco F5 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F5 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Poco F5 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco F5 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.