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 — 67/100 vs 30/100 (a 37-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 849,080).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 by 37 points (67/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
Samsung Galaxy A27
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 849080
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2920
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A27 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 16/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A27, the Redmi K90 Max scores 37 points higher (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (82/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A27 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (50/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (75/100 vs 55/100).

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 A27: The Samsung Galaxy A27 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Samsung Galaxy A27
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3803420 849080
Geekbench Single 3228 1015
Geekbench Multi 9553 2920
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
Price $504
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Samsung Galaxy A27
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A27
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Samsung Galaxy A27
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy A27, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A27 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
30/100 -347.9%
849080 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A27 by 347.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Samsung Galaxy A27
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (82/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A27 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (77/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (50/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (75/100 vs 55/100).

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 37 points (67/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A27?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy A27 — 30/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A27?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 2/100).

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, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A27 is a better fit for everyday use.