Poco F5 vs Redmi K90 Max

The Poco F5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $330 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 43/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,269,172); the Poco F5 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 by 24 points (67/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F5
Performance 17
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 48
Design 73
Value for money 87
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Poco F5 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 181g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $330 vs $504

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (87/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1269172
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1653
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4349
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F5 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 24 points higher (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F5 leads (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (82/100 vs 17/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Poco F5 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Poco F5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (73/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco F5 is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100).

Poco F5: The Poco F5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F5 Redmi K90 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1269172 3803420
Geekbench Single 1653 3228
Geekbench Multi 4349 9553
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 67W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP66
Dimensions 161.1×74.9×7.9 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 181 g 227 g
Price $330 $504
Camera comparison
Poco F5
  • Main: 64MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Poco F5
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco F5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F5 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2
43/100
1269172 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100 +66.6%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Poco F5 by 66.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco F5
$330
Redmi K90 Max
$504

Price difference: $174. Poco F5 is cheaper by $174.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (82/100 vs 17/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F5 is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 (77/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco F5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (73/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco F5 is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F5 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 by 24 points (67/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F5 and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Poco F5 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F5 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Poco F5 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F5 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 17/100).

Should you choose the Poco F5 over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Poco F5 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.