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; launch prices were $561 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 50/100 (a 36-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 (3,622,315 vs 754,064).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 754064
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $561
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (86/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 3622315 | 754064 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2710 | |
| 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 | 4GB / 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 | 1000 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 | |
| Launch price | $561 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 380.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $311. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $311 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (97/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (89/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).
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 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers.