Poco F9 Ultra vs Redmi 13C 4G
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 13C 4G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 39/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 554,590); the Poco F9 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 13C 4G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Redmi 13C 4G
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Redmi 13C 4G better?
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Redmi 13C 4G, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 51 points higher (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (98/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (91/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Redmi 13C 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 12, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 238 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 13C 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi 13C 4G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 13C 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Redmi 13C 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Redmi 13C 4G by 651.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (98/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (91/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G (91/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi 13C 4G?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C 4G by 51 points (90/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Redmi 13C 4G?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Redmi 13C 4G — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi 13C 4G?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi 13C 4G?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Redmi 13C 4G?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.