Poco X5 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Poco X5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $245 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 32/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 592,015); the Poco X5 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 227g).
Poco X5
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 189g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $245 vs $504
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Poco X5 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 35 points higher (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X5 leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Poco X5 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (77/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Poco X5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (63/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X5 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (93/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Poco X5 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $245 | $504 |
Poco X5
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco X5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X5 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Poco X5 by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $259. Poco X5 is cheaper by $259.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Poco X5 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (77/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco X5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (63/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X5 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (93/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Poco X5 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Poco X5 by 35 points (67/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X5 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco X5 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X5 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco X5 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Poco X5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.