Poco X5 Pro vs Redmi K90

The Poco X5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $300 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 38/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 787,406); the Poco X5 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro by 30 points (68/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X5 Pro
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 48
Design 73
Value for money 89
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Poco X5 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 181g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $401

  • Better design/ergonomics (73/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 787406
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X5 Pro vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 30 points higher (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (69/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Poco X5 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X5 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).

Poco X5 Pro: The Poco X5 Pro 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 X5 Pro Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 787406 3088357
Geekbench Single 1017 3050
Geekbench Multi 2943 9300
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2510x1156
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 67W 100W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, MIUI 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 900 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×76.0×7.9 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 181 g 206 g
Price $300 $401
Camera comparison
Poco X5 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Poco X5 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Poco X5 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X5 Pro and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
38/100
787406 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +74.5%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Poco X5 Pro by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X5 Pro
$300
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $101. Poco X5 Pro is cheaper by $101.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (69/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco X5 Pro (71/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Poco X5 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (73/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Poco X5 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X5 Pro or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 Pro by 30 points (68/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X5 Pro and the Redmi K90?

The Poco X5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X5 Pro or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X5 Pro or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Poco X5 Pro over the Redmi K90?

The Poco X5 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.