Poco F9 Pro vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) 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 $699 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 3,228,426); the Poco F9 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Lighter: 206g vs 227g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 3228426
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6330 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $699
- Better display (94/100 vs 91/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Poco F9 Pro scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 F9 Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Poco F9 Pro by 0.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $279. Redmi K90 Ultra was $279 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Poco F9 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (74/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, 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.