Redmi K90 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12S Pro
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads — 74/100 vs 73/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4600); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 1,420,808); the Xiaomi 12S Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Xiaomi 12S Pro
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 203g vs 227g
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 12S Pro, the Xiaomi 12S Pro scores 1 points higher (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (78/100 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 12S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Xiaomi 12S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4688 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 / 512GB | |
| 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 | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 12S Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Xiaomi 12S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 127.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (92/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 12S Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (78/100 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 12S Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro edges out the Redmi K90 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 12S Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Xiaomi 12S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Xiaomi 12S Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.