Nokia 5 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Nokia 5 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $169 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 18/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 180,440); the Nokia 5 is noticeably lighter (152g vs 210g).
Nokia 5
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 152g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $561
- Better portability (84/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 68 points higher (86/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Nokia 5 — 6/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (84/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.7×72.5×8.0 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $561 |
Nokia 5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 5
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia 5 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Nokia 5 by 95.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $392. Nokia 5 was $392 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (81/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (89/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (84/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 by 68 points (86/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 5 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nokia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 5 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 5 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 5 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Nokia 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.