Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy M05
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy M05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 33/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 348,562); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M05 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M05 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Samsung Galaxy M05
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M05 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy M05, the Redmi K90 Max scores 42 points higher (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M05 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Samsung Galaxy M05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 3760662 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1461 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $504 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy M05
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy M05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy M05 by 978.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M05
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (96/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (78/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M05 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 by 42 points (75/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy M05 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.