Poco F9 Ultra vs Redmi 13C
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi 13C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 36/100 (a 54-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 348,562); the Redmi 13C is noticeably lighter (192g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Redmi 13C
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Redmi 13C better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 238g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Redmi 13C, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 54 points higher (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C (91/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C (90/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 13C (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 13C significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (68/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Redmi 13C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| 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 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 238 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $130 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 13C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi 13C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi 13C
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Redmi 13C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Redmi 13C by 1094.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F9 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C (91/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C (90/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi 13C (91/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 13C significantly outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (68/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi 13C?
The Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 13C by 54 points (90/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Redmi 13C?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Redmi 13C — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi 13C?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi 13C?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Redmi 13C?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.