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; launch prices were $210 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 46/100 (a 27-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 (3,233,695 vs 535,127); the Poco M5s is noticeably lighter (179g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5s
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Poco M5s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $210 vs $420
- Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 27 points higher (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Poco M5s — 50/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (92/100 vs 42/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5s | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 9287 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $210 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5s and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Poco M5s by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $210. Poco M5s was $210 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (92/100 vs 42/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, 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 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.