Redmi K90 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4600); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,305,466); the Xiaomi 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (204g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Ultra
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1305466
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 204g vs 227g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12 Pro, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro leads (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1305466 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 129 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | — |
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Xiaomi 12 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12 Pro by 138.9% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12 Pro (92/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (64/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 12 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 12 Pro — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Xiaomi 12 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Xiaomi 12 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12 Pro is a better fit for active users.