Poco F9 Ultra vs Redmi K90 Max
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 75/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 8050); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 3,760,662).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 3760662
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 8050 mAh
- Lighter: 227g vs 238g
- Better display (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 15 points higher (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Redmi K90 Max by 10.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Poco F9 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (90/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.