Poco M4 Pro vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Poco M4 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $230 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 47/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 493,222); the Poco M4 Pro is noticeably lighter (179g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M4 Pro
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Poco M4 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $420
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M4 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 26 points higher (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Poco M4 Pro — 48/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100; 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 Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M4 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M4 Pro | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Poco M4 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco M4 Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M4 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M4 Pro and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Poco M4 Pro by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $190. Poco M4 Pro was $190 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (92/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (94/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M4 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro (78/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M4 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M4 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M4 Pro by 26 points (73/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M4 Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco M4 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M4 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco M4 Pro leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M4 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco M4 Pro over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.