Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870; estimated prices are $504 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 9/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 2350); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is noticeably lighter (138g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 192269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 172
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 492
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 2350 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 138g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $349 vs $504
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017, the Redmi K90 Max scores 58 points higher (67/100 vs 9/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Samsung Exynos 7870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 192269 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 172 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 492 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 4.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1280x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 2350 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 135.4×66.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 138 g | |
| Price | $504 | $349 |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- 4.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- 2350 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy A3 2017, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 1878.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $155. Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is cheaper by $155.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (77/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 58 points (67/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
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 A3 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.