REDMI K90 Ultra vs Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
64.4Performance27.4
78.7Display44.8
43.4Camera42.6
83.2Battery58.4
86.7Features60
8 spec wins — REDMI K90 Ultra3 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
REDMI K90 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 69.1 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+37) and display (+34). Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the REDMI K90 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 83 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
- 289% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 900 nits
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G
- 18% lower weight: 187 g vs 227 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+2% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+13% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+289% | 900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| AnTuTu | — | 520,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,010Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,450Bottom 26% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+25% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,550 mAh+71% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+49% | 67 W |
Design
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 187 g+18% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |