Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A70

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A70 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675; estimated prices are $504 and $410. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 16/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 447,317); the Samsung Galaxy A70 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 by 51 points (67/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
Samsung Galaxy A70
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 22
Battery 24
Design 71
Value for money 82
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 447317
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 671
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1695
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 22/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A70 better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $410 vs $504

  • Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A70, the Redmi K90 Max scores 51 points higher (67/100 vs 16/100). 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 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 (77/100 vs 24/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A70 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (71/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A70 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 A70: The Samsung Galaxy A70 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Samsung Galaxy A70
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
AnTuTu 3803420 447317
Geekbench Single 3228 671
Geekbench Multi 9553 1695
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280
Refresh rate 165 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 32 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 164.3×76.7×7.9 mm
Weight 227 g 183 g
Price $504 $410
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Samsung Galaxy A70
  • Main: 32MP
  • Front: 32MP
22
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A70
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Samsung Galaxy A70
  • 4500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
24
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy A70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A70 Qualcomm Snapdragon 675
16/100 -750.3%
447317 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A70 by 750.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Samsung Galaxy A70
$410

Price difference: $94. Samsung Galaxy A70 is cheaper by $94.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 22/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 (77/100 vs 24/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A70 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (71/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A70 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A70?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 by 51 points (67/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A70?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy A70 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A70?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 22/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A70?

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

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A70?

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 A70 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.