Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A55
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; estimated prices are $504 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 37/100 (a 30-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 1,031,048).
Redmi K90 Max
Samsung Galaxy A55
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1031048
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 37/100)
- Lighter: 213g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $504
- Better camera (48/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (33/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A55, the Redmi K90 Max scores 30 points higher (67/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 leads (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (82/100 vs 5/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (33/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Samsung Galaxy A55 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 108 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 161.1×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 213 g | |
| Price | $504 | $449 |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A55
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy A55, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A55 by 268.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $55. Samsung Galaxy A55 is cheaper by $55.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (82/100 vs 5/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (48/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (77/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (33/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 by 30 points (67/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy A55 — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Samsung Galaxy A55 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A55?
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 A55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.