Poco M5s vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $210 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 45/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 534,895); the Poco M5s is noticeably lighter (179g vs 227g).
Poco M5s
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $210 vs $420
- Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 534895
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 673
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1881
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 28 points higher (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (68/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Poco M5s | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 534895 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 673 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1881 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $210 | $420 |
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M5s and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Poco M5s by 82.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $210. Poco M5s is cheaper by $210.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (78/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (68/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 28 points (73/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco M5s leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5s or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco M5s is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.