Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A27
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 840,353).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Samsung Galaxy A27
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A27 better?
- Better portability (62/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A27, the Redmi K90 Max scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A27 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Samsung Galaxy A27 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3760662 | 840353 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3000 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 162.3×78.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | — | |
| Launch price | $504 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A27
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A27
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A27
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy A27, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A27 by 347.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A27
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A27 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (78/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A27?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A27?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A27 — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A27?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A27?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.