Head to head

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra and the Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro leads on performance. The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 219,999 against PKR 289,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro costs PKR 70,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra packs a 1,050 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 289,999 PKR 219,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2026 upcoming
Dimensions 163.49 × 77.94 × 8.74 mm Not listed
Weight 235 g Not listed
Water resistance IP68 NOT certified
Display
Screen size 6.9-inch Better 6.59-inch
Resolution 1200 × 2608 pixels 2K Resolution (3200 × 1440 pixels) Better
Panel type AMOLED 185Hz refresh rate, 12-bit color, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, up to 10,000 nits peak brightness LTPS OLED 120Hz Refresh Rate
Protection Gorilla Glass 7i Xiaomi Shield Glass (most likely)
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) – Rumored
CPU Octa-core, up to 4.6 GHz Octa-core
GPU Adreno GPU, VisionBoost D8 Adreno GPU (exact model not announced)
Operating system Android 16, HyperOS 3. Android 16 (expected) HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X 12GB / 16GB
Internal storage 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1, 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Card slot No No microSD support
Camera
Main camera 200MP, f/1.68, OIS + 50MP periscope telephoto, f/3.0, OIS, 5x optical zoom + 50MP ultrawide, f/2.4 Better 50MP Wide Camera 50MP Periscope Telephoto Camera Ultra-Wide Camera (details unknown) OIS Optical Zoom HDR Panorama
Selfie camera 32MP, f/2.2, HDR, Portrait Mode Not listed
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Slow-motion up to 1920fps Up to 8K recording (expected)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-carbon battery (non-removable) 8050 mAh Better Si/C Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh–7500mAh (rumored)
Wired charging 100W wired, 50W wireless, 27W reverse wired, 22.5W reverse wireless Charging 100W Wired Charging 50W Wireless Charging (rumored)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM / eSIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 6.0, Dual Bluetooth 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor, X-Axis Linear Vibration Motor, Color Temperature Sensor Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass
USB USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 USB Type-C, USB 3.x, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra is listed at PKR 289,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro at PKR 219,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro cheaper by PKR 70,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Poco F9 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) while Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) – Rumored.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.