Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy F05

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy F05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 17/100 (a 50-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 346,495); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy F05 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy F05 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F05 by 50 points (67/100 vs 17/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
Samsung Galaxy F05
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 37
Design 56
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1364
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy F05 better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 227g

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 16/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy F05, the Redmi K90 Max scores 50 points higher (67/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F05 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F05 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F05 (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy F05 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F05 (75/100 vs 55/100).

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 F05: The Samsung Galaxy F05 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Samsung Galaxy F05
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 3803420 346495
Geekbench Single 3228 420
Geekbench Multi 9553 1364
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 2772x1280 720x1600
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, One UI Core 6.0
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP66
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm
Weight 227 g 195 g
Price $504
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Samsung Galaxy F05
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy F05
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Samsung Galaxy F05
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy F05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy F05 MediaTek Helio G85
17/100 -997.7%
346495 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy F05 by 997.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Samsung Galaxy F05
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F05 (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F05 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F05 (77/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy F05 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (56/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F05 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy F05?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F05 by 50 points (67/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy F05?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy F05 — 17/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy F05?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy F05?

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

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Samsung Galaxy F05?

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 F05 is a better fit for everyday use.