Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A04

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc; estimated prices are $561 and $135. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 19/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A04 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 65 points (84/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
Samsung Galaxy A04
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A04 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 210g
  • Cheaper: $135 vs $561

  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A04, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 65 points higher (84/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (60/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 71/100).

Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Samsung Galaxy A04: The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Samsung Galaxy A04
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc
AnTuTu 4119955
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.9" OLED 6.5" PLS LCD
Resolution 2608x1200 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 16GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, One UI Core 4.1
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm
Weight 210 g 192 g
Price $561 $135
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 6.5" PLS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Samsung Galaxy A04
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Samsung Galaxy A04
$135

Price difference: $426. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $426.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (94/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (74/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (82/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (60/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A04 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 71/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 by 65 points (84/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy A04 — 19/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A04?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.