Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7570; estimated prices are $504 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 9/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 54,000); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is noticeably lighter (143g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 54000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 122
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 405
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 2400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 143g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $200 vs $504
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime, the Redmi K90 Max scores 58 points higher (67/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (96/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Samsung Exynos 7570 | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 54000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 122 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 2400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 142.8×69.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 143 g | |
| Price | $504 | $200 |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- 2400 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime by 6943.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $304. Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is cheaper by $304.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (77/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (96/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime by 58 points (67/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.