Poco M5 vs Redmi K90
The Poco M5 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $170 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 41/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 552,286).
Poco M5
Redmi K90
- Lighter: 201g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $401
- Overall rating 41/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco M5 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 35 points higher (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M5 — 52/100, Redmi K90 — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M5 (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M5 (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M5 (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco M5 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.1×8.9 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $401 |
Poco M5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M5 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Poco M5 by 82.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $231. Poco M5 was $231 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M5 (82/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M5 (58/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M5 (72/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M5 by 35 points (76/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5 and the Redmi K90?
The Poco M5 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5 over the Redmi K90?
The Poco M5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.