Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870; estimated prices are $561 and $280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 9/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 210g).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 192269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 172
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 492
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 1/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 160g vs 210g
- Cheaper: $280 vs $561
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (91/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 75 points higher (84/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (74/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (91/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 7870 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 192269 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 172 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 492 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 146.2×71.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 160 g | |
| Price | $561 | $280 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy J5 2017, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 by 2042.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $281. Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 is cheaper by $281.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (94/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (74/100 vs 1/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 (82/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (91/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 by 75 points (84/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 1/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.