Poco X5 vs Redmi K90
The Poco X5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $245 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 32/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 592,015); the Poco X5 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 206g).
Poco X5
Redmi K90
- Lighter: 189g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $245 vs $401
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 82/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Poco X5 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 36 points higher (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X5 leads (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco X5 (53/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (71/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Poco X5 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X5 is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Poco X5 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $245 | $401 |
Poco X5
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X5 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Poco X5 by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $156. Poco X5 is cheaper by $156.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (69/100 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 notably outperforms the Poco X5 (53/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (71/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco X5 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (63/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X5 is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Poco X5 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 by 36 points (68/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X5 and the Redmi K90?
The Poco X5 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X5 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X5 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco X5 over the Redmi K90?
The Poco X5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.