Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A30s

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A30s (2019) runs on the Exynos 7904; launch prices were $504 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 27/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 25 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 257,901); the Samsung Galaxy A30s is noticeably lighter (169g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s by 48 points (75/100 vs 27/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90 Max

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 72

Samsung Galaxy A30s

Performance 19
Display 51
Camera 19
Battery 25
Portability 79
Value for money 4

What makes Redmi K90 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 257901
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 330
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 975
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 19/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy A30s better?

  • Lighter: 169g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $504

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 41/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A30s, the Redmi K90 Max scores 48 points higher (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (37/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Max — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A30s — 4/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (37/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30s significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (79/100 vs 41/100).

Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K90 Max Samsung Galaxy A30s
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Exynos 7904
AnTuTu 3760662 257901
Geekbench Single 3293 330
Geekbench Multi 10243 975
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 —
Refresh rate 165 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W —
Main camera 50 MP 25 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16 —
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66 —
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 158.5×74.7×7.8 mm
Weight 227 g 169 g
Launch price $504 $250

Camera comparison

Redmi K90 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Samsung Galaxy A30s

  • Main: 25MP
  • Front: 16MP
19
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90 Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Samsung Galaxy A30s

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90 Max

  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery

Samsung Galaxy A30s

  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy A30s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
75/100
3760662 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A30s Exynos 7904
27/100 -1358.2%
257901 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A30s by 1358.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90 Max

$504

Samsung Galaxy A30s

$250

Launch price difference: $254. Samsung Galaxy A30s was $254 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (96/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (94/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (37/100 vs 19/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (78/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30s significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (79/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A30s?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s by 48 points (75/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A30s?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A30s — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A30s?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 19/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A30s?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A30s?

The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.