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).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 by 75 points (84/100 vs 9/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 1
Battery 0
Design 100
Value for money 91
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • 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)
What makes Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017: The Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
1
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
  • 5.2" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy J5 2017, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 Samsung Exynos 7870
9/100 -2042.8%
192269 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 by 2042.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Samsung Galaxy J5 2017
$280

Price difference: $281. Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 is cheaper by $281.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.