Redmi K90 vs Tecno Spark 5

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Spark 5 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 25/100 (a 51-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 doesn't.

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 by 51 points (76/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
Tecno Spark 5
Performance 10
Display 38
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 38
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 5 better?

  • Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Tecno Spark 5, the Redmi K90 scores 51 points higher (76/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 (82/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 (55/100 vs 38/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Tecno Spark 5: The Tecno Spark 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Tecno Spark 5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 3088357 155362
Geekbench Single 3041 300
Geekbench Multi 9494 486
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2510x1156 720x1600
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; HIOS 6.1
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 164.7×76.3×8.8 mm
Weight 206 g
Launch price $401
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Tecno Spark 5
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Tecno Spark 5
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
38
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Tecno Spark 5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Tecno Spark 5 MediaTek Helio A22
25/100 -1887.8%
155362 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Tecno Spark 5 by 1887.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90
$401
Tecno Spark 5
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 (92/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 (82/100 vs 38/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 (58/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 (55/100 vs 38/100).

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

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 by 51 points (76/100 vs 25/100).

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

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Tecno Spark 5 — 25/100.

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

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).

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

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 10/100).

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

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Spark 5 is a better fit for everyday use.