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 (3,119,308 vs 595,284); the Pocophone F1 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 227g).
Pocophone F1
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Lighter: 182g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $420
- Better portability (77/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 595284
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 563
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2006
- 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)
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 — 8/100, 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 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (77/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Pocophone F1 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 595284 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 563 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2006 | 9494 | |
| 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 | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $420 |
Pocophone F1
- Main: 12MP f/1.9
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Pocophone F1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Pocophone F1
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Pocophone F1 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Pocophone F1 by 80.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $120. Pocophone F1 was $120 cheaper at launch.
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 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (77/100 vs 40/100).
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 Pocophone F1 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.