Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (2026) runs on the Exynos 1480; launch prices were $561 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 54/100 (a 32-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 849,080); the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is noticeably lighter (185g vs 210g).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 849080
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1140
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3346
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $561
- Better portability (74/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy A27 5G — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (74/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 849080 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1140 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3346 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 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 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | $299 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A27 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A27 5G by 385.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $262. Samsung Galaxy A27 5G was $262 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (98/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (74/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G?
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 A27 5G is a better fit for everyday use.