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; launch prices were $210 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 46/100 (a 30-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 (3,077,585 vs 535,127); the Poco M5s is noticeably lighter (179g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5s
Redmi K90
What makes Poco M5s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $210 vs $401
- Better portability (68/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 30 points higher (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Poco M5s — 50/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5s | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 9287 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $210 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5s and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Poco M5s by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $191. Poco M5s was $191 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (91/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (82/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (58/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco M5s (72/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M5s is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 30 points (76/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Redmi K90?
The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5s or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5s over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.