Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; estimated prices are $561 and $182. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 32/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 749,719).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 749719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 37/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 210g
- Cheaper: $182 vs $561
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (84/100 vs 32/100). 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 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (97/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 200 g | |
| Price | $561 | $182 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 449.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $379. Samsung Galaxy A26 is cheaper by $379.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (74/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (82/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (97/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 52 points (84/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
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 A26?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.