Poco F5 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Poco F5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $330 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 60/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 1,260,756); the Poco F5 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F5
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Poco F5 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 181g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $561
- Better portability (71/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 1260756
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F5 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (86/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 67/100). 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 53/100). Value score: Poco F5 — 56/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (97/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Poco F5 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (71/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F5 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1260756 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1654 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.9×7.9 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Poco F5
- 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
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F5 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Poco F5 by 65.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $231. Poco F5 was $231 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (97/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Poco F5 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (89/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (71/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F5 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 by 26 points (86/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F5 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Poco F5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F5 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 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Poco F5 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Poco F5 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.