Poco M5s vs Redmi K90 Max

The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $210 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 24/100 (a 43-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 534,895); the Poco M5s is noticeably lighter (179g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 43 points (67/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 39
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 95
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Poco M5s better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $210 vs $504

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 534895
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 673
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1881
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 43 points higher (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (76/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (95/100 vs 75/100).

Poco M5s: The Poco M5s 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 M5s Redmi K90 Max
Processor MediaTek Helio G95 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 534895 3803420
Geekbench Single 673 3228
Geekbench Multi 1881 9553
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2772x1280
Refresh rate 60 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP66
Dimensions 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 179 g 227 g
Price $210 $504
Camera comparison
Poco M5s
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Poco M5s
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M5s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco M5s and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M5s MediaTek Helio G95
24/100
534895 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100 +85.9%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Poco M5s by 85.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M5s
$210
Redmi K90 Max
$504

Price difference: $294. Poco M5s is cheaper by $294.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (77/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (76/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (95/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 43 points (67/100 vs 24/100).

What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Poco M5s leads on camera score (39/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M5s or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Poco M5s 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.