Redmi K90 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $420 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 46/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $420
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 27 points higher (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 24/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 20/100; 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 Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (78/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 292.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (78/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.