Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A15

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $504 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 26/100 (a 41-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 503,308); the Samsung Galaxy A15 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 by 41 points (67/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
Samsung Galaxy A15
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 29
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 96
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 503308
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1890
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A15 better?
  • Lighter: 200g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $200 vs $504

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A15, the Redmi K90 Max scores 41 points higher (67/100 vs 26/100). 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 A15 leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A15 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (50/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 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 A15: The Samsung Galaxy A15 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Samsung Galaxy A15
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 3803420 503308
Geekbench Single 3228 760
Geekbench Multi 9553 1890
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280
Refresh rate 165 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
DXOMark (camera) 83
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 227 g 200 g
Price $504 $200
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Samsung Galaxy A15
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A15
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Samsung Galaxy A15
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy A15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A15 MediaTek Helio G99
26/100 -655.7%
503308 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A15 by 655.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Samsung Galaxy A15
$200

Price difference: $304. Samsung Galaxy A15 is cheaper by $304.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A15 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (77/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (50/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A15 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 A15?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 by 41 points (67/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A15?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy A15 — 26/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A15?

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

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A15?

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 A15 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.