Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A13

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A13 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 850; estimated prices are $504 and $200. 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 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy A13 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 by 48 points (67/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
Samsung Galaxy A13
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 56
Value for money 96
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 234339
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 836
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A13 better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $200 vs $504

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A13, 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 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A13 leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (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 A13 (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A13 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A13 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (96/100 vs 75/100).

Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A13: The Samsung Galaxy A13 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Samsung Galaxy A13
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Samsung Exynos 850
AnTuTu 3803420 234339
Geekbench Single 3228 300
Geekbench Multi 9553 836
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280
Refresh rate 165 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 165.1×76.4×8.8 mm
Weight 227 g 195 g
Price $504 $200
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Samsung Galaxy A13
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A13
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Samsung Galaxy A13
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy A13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A13 Samsung Exynos 850
19/100 -1523.0%
234339 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A13 by 1523.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Samsung Galaxy A13
$200

Price difference: $304. Samsung Galaxy A13 is cheaper by $304.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (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 A13 (77/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A13 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A13 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (96/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A13?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 by 48 points (67/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A13?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy A13 — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A13?

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 A13?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A13?

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 A13 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.