Poco F9 Pro vs Redmi K90
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $699 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 76/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 3,077,585).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Redmi K90
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 3077585
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6330 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $699
- Better portability (55/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Redmi K90, the Poco F9 Pro scores 8 points higher (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Redmi K90 by 4.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $298. Redmi K90 was $298 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (74/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Poco F9 Pro edges out the Redmi K90 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Redmi K90?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Redmi K90?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.