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; launch prices were $330 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-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 (3,760,662 vs 1,260,756); the Poco F5 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F5
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Poco F5 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $504
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1260756
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F5 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F5 — 56/100, Redmi K90 Max — 72/100; 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 Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 (96/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F5 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (71/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F5 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1260756 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1654 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $330 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Poco F5
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco F5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F5 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Poco F5 by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $174. Poco F5 was $174 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 (96/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F5 is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Poco F5 (78/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (71/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F5 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Poco F5 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F5 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco F5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F5 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco F5 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F5 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Poco F5 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco F5 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.