Redmi K90 Max vs Tecno Spark 5

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Tecno Spark 5 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 25/100 (a 49-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 doesn't.

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 by 49 points (74/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
Tecno Spark 5
Performance 10
Display 38
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 38
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • 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 (95/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better portability (41/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 5 better?

  • Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Tecno Spark 5, the Redmi K90 Max scores 49 points higher (74/100 vs 25/100). 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 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 (94/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Tecno Spark 5 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).

Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Tecno Spark 5: The Tecno Spark 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Tecno Spark 5
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 3803420 155362
Geekbench Single 3228 300
Geekbench Multi 9553 486
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 720x1600
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; HIOS 6.1
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP66
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 164.7×76.3×8.8 mm
Weight 227 g
Launch price $504
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Tecno Spark 5
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Tecno Spark 5
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
38
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Tecno Spark 5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Tecno Spark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Tecno Spark 5 MediaTek Helio A22
25/100 -2348.1%
155362 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Tecno Spark 5 by 2348.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Tecno Spark 5
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 (95/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 (94/100 vs 38/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Tecno Spark 5 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Tecno Spark 5?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 by 49 points (74/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Tecno Spark 5?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Tecno Spark 5 — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Tecno Spark 5?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Tecno Spark 5?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Tecno Spark 5?

The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Spark 5 is a better fit for everyday use.