Pocophone F1 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Pocophone F1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 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 33/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 572,788); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Pocophone F1 doesn't; the Pocophone F1 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Pocophone F1
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Pocophone F1 better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $420
- Better portability (61/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Pocophone F1 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 40 points higher (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Pocophone F1 — 4/100, 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 Pocophone F1 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Pocophone F1 (37/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (78/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Pocophone F1 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (61/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Pocophone F1 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Pocophone F1
- Main: 12MP f/1.9
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Pocophone F1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Pocophone F1
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Pocophone F1 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Pocophone F1 by 82.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. Pocophone F1 was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Pocophone F1 (37/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (78/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Pocophone F1 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (61/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Pocophone F1 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 by 40 points (73/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Pocophone F1 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Pocophone F1 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Pocophone F1 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Pocophone F1 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Pocophone F1 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.