Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A33

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A33 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280; launch prices were $561 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 46/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 613,957); the Samsung Galaxy A33 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 by 40 points (86/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90
Samsung Galaxy A33
Performance 47
Display 69
Camera 30
Battery 44
Portability 66
Value for money 32
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 613957
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 957
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2095
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A33 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 210g
  • Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $561

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A33, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 30/100). 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 A33 — 32/100; 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 A33 (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A33 is a bit better (66/100 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.
Samsung Galaxy A33: The Samsung Galaxy A33 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Samsung Galaxy A33
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Samsung Exynos 1280
AnTuTu 4119955 613957
Geekbench Single 3640 957
Geekbench Multi 11033 2095
Display 6.9" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 85
Main camera 50 MP 48 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
OS Android 16 Android 12, One UI 4.1
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP67
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 159.7×74.0×8.1 mm
Weight 210 g 186 g
Launch price $561 $370
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Samsung Galaxy A33
  • Main: 48MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Samsung Galaxy A33
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Samsung Galaxy A33
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A33, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A33 Samsung Exynos 1280
46/100 -571.0%
613957 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A33 by 571.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Samsung Galaxy A33
$370

Launch price difference: $191. Samsung Galaxy A33 was $191 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (98/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (78/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (89/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A33 is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A33?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 by 40 points (86/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A33?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A33 — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A33?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A33?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A33?

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 A33 is a better fit for everyday use.