Redmi K90 Max vs Tecno Spark 5 Air
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Tecno Spark 5 Air (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 10/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 155,362); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 5 Air doesn't; the Redmi K90 Max is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).
Redmi K90 Max
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Tecno Spark 5 Air, the Redmi K90 Max scores 57 points higher (67/100 vs 10/100). 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 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 5 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (50/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Tecno Spark 5 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 (Go edition), HIOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 174.6×79.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | — | |
| Price | $504 | — |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Tecno Spark 5 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Tecno Spark 5 Air by 2348.1% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Spark 5 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (77/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 5 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (50/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Tecno Spark 5 Air?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air by 57 points (67/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Tecno Spark 5 Air?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Tecno Spark 5 Air — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Tecno Spark 5 Air?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Tecno Spark 5 Air?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Tecno Spark 5 Air?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Spark 5 Air is a better fit for everyday use.