Redmi K90 vs Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7570; estimated prices are $401 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 9/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 54,000); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is noticeably lighter (143g vs 206g).
Redmi K90
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 54000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 122
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 405
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 2400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 143g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $200 vs $401
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (96/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime, the Redmi K90 scores 59 points higher (68/100 vs 9/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime leads (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7570 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 54000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 122 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 405 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 2400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 142.8×69.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 143 g | |
| Price | $401 | $200 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- 2400 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 and Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime by 5619.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $201. Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is cheaper by $201.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (69/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (53/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (71/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (100/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime by 59 points (68/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.