Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A6 2018

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870; estimated prices are $504 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 10/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 by 57 points (67/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 5
Battery 0
Design 97
Value for money 82
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 192269
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 172
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 492
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 5/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 better?
  • Lighter: 162g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $504

  • Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018, the Redmi K90 Max scores 57 points higher (67/100 vs 10/100). 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 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (32/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (97/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

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 A6 2018: The Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Samsung Exynos 7870
AnTuTu 3803420 192269
Geekbench Single 3228 172
Geekbench Multi 9553 492
Display 6.8" AMOLED 5.6" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1480x720
Refresh rate 165 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 100W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 16 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 Android 8.0
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 160.2×75.7×7.9 mm
Weight 227 g 162 g
Price $504 $400
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
  • Main: 16MP f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
5
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
  • 5.6" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1480x720
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy A6 2018, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 Samsung Exynos 7870
10/100 -1878.2%
192269 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 by 1878.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
$400

Price difference: $104. Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 is cheaper by $104.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (32/100 vs 5/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (77/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (97/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 by 57 points (67/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 5/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018?

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 A6 2018 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.