Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 61/100 vs 23/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500).
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 16/100)
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 38 points higher (61/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (77/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (50/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (81/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2760000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 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, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $420 |
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (77/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (50/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (81/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 38 points (61/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 61/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.