Poco F9 Ultra vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Ultra leads — 90/100 vs 86/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Ultra has the bigger battery (8050 mAh vs 7560); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 3,622,315); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (210g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 3622315
- Bigger battery: 8050 vs 7560 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 238g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Poco F9 Ultra scores 4 points higher (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (54/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 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 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $561 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Redmi K90 Pro Max by 15.0% 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 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F9 Ultra (54/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra edges out the Redmi K90 Pro Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Redmi K90 Pro 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 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.