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; estimated prices are $199 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 10/100 (a 57-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 (3,803,420 vs 329,457); the Nokia 5.3 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Nokia 5.3
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $199 vs $504
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 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 (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 2/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5.3 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 57 points higher (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (32/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (32/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (68/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (96/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5.3 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 9553 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $199 | $504 |
Nokia 5.3
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nokia 5.3
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nokia 5.3
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nokia 5.3 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Nokia 5.3 by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $305. Nokia 5.3 is cheaper by $305.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (32/100 vs 2/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 (77/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia 5.3 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (68/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5.3 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (96/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5.3 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5.3 by 57 points (67/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5.3 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nokia 5.3 has a MobileRank rating of 10/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5.3 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 2/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5.3 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5.3 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Nokia 5.3 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.