Realme 5i vs Redmi K90
The Realme 5i (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 27/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 329,457); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5i doesn't; the Redmi K90 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 5i
Redmi K90
What makes Realme 5i better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 5i vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 49 points higher (76/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (91/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (58/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Realme 5i (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 5i | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0; ColorOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.0×9.3 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Camera comparison
Realme 5i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Realme 5i
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 5i and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Realme 5i by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 5i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (91/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (58/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Realme 5i (72/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 5i or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i by 49 points (76/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 5i and the Redmi K90?
The Realme 5i has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5i or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 5i or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5i over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.