Poco F5 Pro vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Poco F5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $450 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 65/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 1,413,552).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F5 Pro
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Poco F5 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $561
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 1413552
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 30W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F5 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Poco F5 Pro — 54/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; 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 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F5 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Poco F5 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F5 Pro | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1413552 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 30W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.8×75.4×8.6 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Poco F5 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F5 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F5 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 30W
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F5 Pro and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Poco F5 Pro by 61.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $111. Poco F5 Pro was $111 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (97/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F5 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 Pro (89/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Poco F5 Pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F5 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 Pro by 21 points (86/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F5 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Poco F5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F5 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F5 Pro or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Poco F5 Pro over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Poco F5 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.