Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A30s

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A30s (2019) runs on the Exynos 7904; launch prices were $561 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 27/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 25 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 257,901); the Samsung Galaxy A30s is noticeably lighter (169g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s by 59 points (86/100 vs 27/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90 Pro Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90

Samsung Galaxy A30s

Performance 19
Display 51
Camera 19
Battery 25
Portability 79
Value for money 4

What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 257901
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 330
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 975
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 19/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 51/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy A30s better?

  • Lighter: 169g vs 210g
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $561

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A30s, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 59 points higher (86/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy A30s — 4/100; 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 A30s (97/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (78/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30s notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (79/100 vs 54/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Samsung Galaxy A30s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Exynos 7904
AnTuTu 3622315 257901
Geekbench Single 3639 330
Geekbench Multi 11047 975
Display 6.9" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 —
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W —
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 25 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16 —
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 158.5×74.7×7.8 mm
Weight 210 g 169 g
Launch price $561 $250

Camera comparison

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Samsung Galaxy A30s

  • Main: 25MP
  • Front: 16MP
19
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Samsung Galaxy A30s

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Samsung Galaxy A30s

  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A30s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3622315 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A30s Exynos 7904
27/100 -1304.5%
257901 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A30s by 1304.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90 Pro Max

$561

Samsung Galaxy A30s

$250

Launch price difference: $311. Samsung Galaxy A30s was $311 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (97/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (81/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (78/100 vs 19/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (89/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30s notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (79/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A30s?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s by 59 points (86/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A30s?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A30s — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A30s?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 19/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A30s?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A30s?

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