Realme 8 Pro vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Realme 8 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 49/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 517,460); the Realme 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (176g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 8 Pro
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Realme 8 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 227g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 50W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 8 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 24 points higher (73/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 8 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (72/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 8 Pro | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.9×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $420 |
Camera comparison
Realme 8 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Realme 8 Pro
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 8 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 8 Pro and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Realme 8 Pro by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 8 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 8 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (78/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (72/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 8 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro by 24 points (73/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 8 Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Realme 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 8 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Realme 8 Pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 8 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 8 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.