Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A05
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; estimated prices are $504 and $89. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 19/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 346,495); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A05 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $89 vs $504
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Redmi K90 Max scores 48 points higher (67/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $504 | $89 |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 997.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $415. Samsung Galaxy A05 is cheaper by $415.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (77/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 by 48 points (67/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.