Poco M5s vs Redmi K90

The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $210 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 24/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 534,895); the Poco M5s is noticeably lighter (179g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 44 points (68/100 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
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Poco M5s better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $210 vs $401

  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 534895
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 673
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1881
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 44 points higher (68/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s leads (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).

Poco M5s: The Poco M5s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco M5s Redmi K90
Processor MediaTek Helio G95 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 534895 3088357
Geekbench Single 673 3050
Geekbench Multi 1881 9300
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2510x1156
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 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
Dimensions 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 179 g 206 g
Price $210 $401
Camera comparison
Poco M5s
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Poco M5s
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco M5s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

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

Poco M5s MediaTek Helio G95
24/100
534895 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +82.7%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Poco M5s by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco M5s
$210
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $191. Poco M5s is cheaper by $191.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (71/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco M5s significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (76/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).

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

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 44 points (68/100 vs 24/100).

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

The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

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

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 39/100).

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

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Redmi K90?

The Poco M5s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.