Redmi K90 Ultra vs Tecno Camon 18 Premier
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 50/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 493,222); the Tecno Camon 18 Premier is noticeably lighter (200g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 18 Premier better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 227g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Tecno Camon 18 Premier, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 23 points higher (73/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Tecno Camon 18 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4750 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, HIOS 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 163.8×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Tecno Camon 18 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 555.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Camon 18 Premier
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (92/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (53/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (78/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 23 points (73/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 18 Premier leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.