Poco X5 Pro vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Poco X5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $300 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 787,406); the Poco X5 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 227g).
Poco X5 Pro
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $420
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 787406
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Poco X5 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco X5 Pro — 52/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X5 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X5 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (71/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Poco X5 Pro | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 787406 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 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 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 900 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.0×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $420 |
Poco X5 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X5 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco X5 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X5 Pro and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Poco X5 Pro by 74.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $120. Poco X5 Pro was $120 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X5 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (78/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X5 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (71/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Poco X5 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Poco X5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X5 Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco X5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X5 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco X5 Pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X5 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Poco X5 Pro over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco X5 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.