Redmi 5A vs Redmi K90 Max
The Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $90 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 17/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 180,934); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5A doesn't; the Redmi 5A is noticeably lighter (137g vs 227g).
Redmi 5A
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 137g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $504
- Better portability (79/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5A vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 57 points higher (74/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Redmi 5A — 18/100, Redmi K90 Max — 74/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (79/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5A | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 9553 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 140.4×70.1×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 137 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | $504 |
Redmi 5A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 5A
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi 5A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 5A and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Redmi 5A by 95.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $414. Redmi 5A was $414 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (95/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (78/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (79/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5A or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A by 57 points (74/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5A and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi 5A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5A or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5A or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5A over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi 5A 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.