Redmi K90 vs Tecno Spark 5 Air
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Spark 5 Air (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 10/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 155,362); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 5 Air doesn't; the Redmi K90 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Redmi K90
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Tecno Spark 5 Air, the Redmi K90 scores 58 points higher (68/100 vs 10/100). 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 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 5 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Tecno Spark 5 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 7.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 (Go edition), HIOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 174.6×79.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | — | |
| Price | $401 | — |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- 7.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 5 Air
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 and Tecno Spark 5 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Tecno Spark 5 Air by 1887.8% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Spark 5 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (69/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (53/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (71/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 5 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Tecno Spark 5 Air?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 Air by 58 points (68/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Tecno Spark 5 Air?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Tecno Spark 5 Air — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Tecno Spark 5 Air?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Tecno Spark 5 Air?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Tecno Spark 5 Air?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Spark 5 Air is a better fit for everyday use.