Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A36
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; estimated prices are $504 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 33/100 (a 34-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 826,996); the Samsung Galaxy A36 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 826996
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $504
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Redmi K90 Max scores 34 points higher (67/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (82/100 vs 1/100). 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 A36 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (93/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Samsung Galaxy A36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 826996 | |
| 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 | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $504 | $250 |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A36
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 359.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $254. Samsung Galaxy A36 is cheaper by $254.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (82/100 vs 1/100).
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 A36 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (77/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (93/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 34 points (67/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 33/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A36?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A36?
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 A36 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.