Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A23

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680; estimated prices are $504 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 24/100 (a 43-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 421,228); the Samsung Galaxy A23 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 by 43 points (67/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
Samsung Galaxy A23
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 19
Battery 37
Design 56
Value for money 95
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 19/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A23 better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $219 vs $504

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A23, the Redmi K90 Max scores 43 points higher (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (32/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 leads (95/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (95/100 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 A23: The Samsung Galaxy A23 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Samsung Galaxy A23
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
AnTuTu 3803420 421228
Geekbench Single 3228 412
Geekbench Multi 9553 1410
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 2408x1080
Refresh rate 165 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
DXOMark (camera) 70
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 5 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 164.5×76.9×8.4 mm
Weight 227 g 195 g
Price $504 $219
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Samsung Galaxy A23
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
19
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A23
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2408x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Samsung Galaxy A23
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy A23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A23 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
24/100 -802.9%
421228 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A23 by 802.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Samsung Galaxy A23
$219

Price difference: $285. Samsung Galaxy A23 is cheaper by $285.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 19/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (77/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (95/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A23?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 by 43 points (67/100 vs 24/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A23?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy A23 — 24/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A23?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 19/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A23?

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

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A23?

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 A23 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.