Redmi K90 Ultra vs TCL P80 5G
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the TCL P80 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite; launch prices were $420 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
TCL P80 5G
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes TCL P80 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $420
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the TCL P80 5G, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, TCL P80 5G — 64/100; 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 TCL P80 5G (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL P80 5G (78/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | TCL P80 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1280x2766 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | — | |
| Launch price | $420 | $229 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
TCL P80 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
TCL P80 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
TCL P80 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and TCL P80 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads TCL P80 5G by 267.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $191. TCL P80 5G was $191 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the TCL P80 5G (78/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the TCL P80 5G?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the TCL P80 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the TCL P80 5G?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the TCL P80 5G — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the TCL P80 5G?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the TCL P80 5G?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.