Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (2022) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A; launch prices were $561 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 24/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 153,667); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core doesn't; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.1mm).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $561
- Overall rating 24/100
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (86/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (98/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (90/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A03 Core | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | $100 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A03 Core
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A03 Core, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 2581.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $461. Samsung Galaxy A03 Core was $461 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (98/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (89/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core (90/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core by 62 points (86/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A03 Core?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A03 Core is a better fit for everyday use.