OnePlus Nord 5 vs Redmi K90

The OnePlus Nord 5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $316 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 67/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6800); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 1,849,271).

The Redmi K90 edges out the OnePlus Nord 5 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 5
Performance 75
Display 94
Camera 44
Battery 66
Portability 51
Value for money 76
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes OnePlus Nord 5 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $316 vs $401

  • Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1849271
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4817
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Lighter: 206g vs 211g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Nord 5 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 9 points higher (76/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).

OnePlus Nord 5: The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus Nord 5 Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1849271 3088357
Geekbench Single 1930 3041
Geekbench Multi 4817 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1272 2510x1156
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6800 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68
Dimensions 163.4×77.0×8.1 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 211 g 206 g
Price $316 $401
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 5
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1272
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 5
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
66
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Nord 5 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Nord 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
67/100
1849271 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +40.1%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads OnePlus Nord 5 by 40.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus Nord 5
$316
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $85. OnePlus Nord 5 is cheaper by $85.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 5 (92/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the OnePlus Nord 5 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 edges out the OnePlus Nord 5 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 5 and the Redmi K90?

The OnePlus Nord 5 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 5 or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 5 over the Redmi K90?

The OnePlus Nord 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users.