Realme 5i vs Redmi K90 Max
The Realme 5i (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 27/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 329,457); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5i doesn't; the Realme 5i is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Realme 5i
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Better portability (48/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Realme 5i vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 47 points higher (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Realme 5i (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 5i is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Realme 5i | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0; ColorOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.0×9.3 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Realme 5i
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 5i
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Realme 5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Realme 5i and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Realme 5i by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 5i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (95/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Realme 5i (37/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (78/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 5i is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Realme 5i or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i by 47 points (74/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 5i and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Realme 5i has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5i or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 5i or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5i over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Realme 5i is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.