Nokia 5.3 vs Redmi K90 Max

The Nokia 5.3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $199 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 23/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 52 points (75/100 vs 23/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia 5.3

Performance 24
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 22
Portability 62
Value for money 8

Redmi K90 Max

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 72

What makes Nokia 5.3 better?

  • Lighter: 185g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $504

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 41/100)

What makes Redmi K90 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 52 points higher (75/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Nokia 5.3 — 8/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; 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 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (78/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 41/100).

Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Nokia 5.3 Redmi K90 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 329457 3760662
Geekbench Single 321 3293
Geekbench Multi 1128 10243
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1600x720 2772x1280
Refresh rate 60 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 450 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP66
Dimensions 164.3×76.6×8.5 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 185 g 227 g
Launch price $199 $504

Camera comparison

Nokia 5.3

  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
12
camera

Redmi K90 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Nokia 5.3

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display

Redmi K90 Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Nokia 5.3

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery

Redmi K90 Max

  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nokia 5.3 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia 5.3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
23/100
329457 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
75/100 +91.2%
3760662 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Nokia 5.3 by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nokia 5.3

$199

Redmi K90 Max

$504

Launch price difference: $305. Nokia 5.3 was $305 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (96/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (94/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (37/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (78/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 52 points (75/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.