Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A01
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A01 (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 439; launch prices were $504 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 18/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 193,115); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A01 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A01 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Samsung Galaxy A01
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 146g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $504
- Better portability (80/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A01, the Redmi K90 Max scores 56 points higher (74/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Max — 74/100, Samsung Galaxy A01 — 20/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (95/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A01 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (80/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Samsung Galaxy A01 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 146.2×70.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 146 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | $110 |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A01
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A01
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A01
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy A01, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A01 by 1869.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $394. Samsung Galaxy A01 was $394 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (95/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 (78/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A01 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (80/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A01 by 56 points (74/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A01 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A01?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A01 is a better fit for everyday use.