Infinix S5 vs Redmi K90

The Infinix S5 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 23/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,086,235 vs 156,818); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix S5 doesn't; the Infinix S5 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 by 53 points (76/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix S5
Performance 8
Display 38
Camera 21
Battery 32
Portability 73
Value for money
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
What makes Infinix S5 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 206g

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3086235 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 723
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 21/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix S5 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 53 points higher (76/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (92/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (82/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (58/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (72/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (73/100 vs 55/100).

Infinix S5: The Infinix S5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Infinix S5 Redmi K90
Processor MediaTek Helio P22 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 156818 3086235
Geekbench Single 233 3041
Geekbench Multi 723 9494
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2510x1156
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie) Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.0×76.0×7.9 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 178 g 206 g
Launch price $401
Camera comparison
Infinix S5
  • Main: 16MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
21
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Display comparison
Infinix S5
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
38
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Infinix S5
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Infinix S5 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Infinix S5 MediaTek Helio P22
23/100
156818 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +94.9%
3086235 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Infinix S5 by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Infinix S5
Price unknown
Redmi K90
$401
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (92/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (82/100 vs 38/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (58/100 vs 21/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 (72/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Infinix S5 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (73/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix S5 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Infinix S5 by 53 points (76/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix S5 and the Redmi K90?

The Infinix S5 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix S5 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 21/100).

Which is more powerful: the Infinix S5 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Infinix S5 over the Redmi K90?

The Infinix S5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.