Poco F8 Ultra vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $729 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 3,233,695).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 3233695
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 218g vs 227g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $729
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Redmi K90 Ultra by 12.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $309. Redmi K90 Ultra was $309 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Poco F8 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (90/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (85/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.