Redmi K90 Ultra vs TCL 501
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the TCL 501 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 14/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 193,858); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 501 doesn't; the Redmi K90 Ultra is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
TCL 501
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 20/100)
What makes TCL 501 better?
- Overall rating 14/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the TCL 501, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 59 points higher (73/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 501 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 501 (40/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | TCL 501 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 540x1092 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 156.5×74.9×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | — | |
| Launch price | $420 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
TCL 501
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
TCL 501
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1092
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
TCL 501
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and TCL 501, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads TCL 501 by 1568.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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TCL 501
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (92/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (94/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 501 (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (78/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL 501 (40/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the TCL 501?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL 501 by 59 points (73/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the TCL 501?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the TCL 501 — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the TCL 501?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the TCL 501?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the TCL 501?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.