Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A36

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A36 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; estimated prices are $561 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 33/100 (a 51-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 826,996); the Samsung Galaxy A36 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 51 points (84/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
Samsung Galaxy A36
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 42
Design 56
Value for money 93
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 826996
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A36 better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 210g
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $561

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A36, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 1/100). 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 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 leads (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (94/100 vs 1/100). 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 A36 (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (56/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (93/100 vs 71/100).

Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Samsung Galaxy A36: The Samsung Galaxy A36 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Samsung Galaxy A36
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 4119955 826996
Geekbench Single 3640 1015
Geekbench Multi 11033 2920
Display 6.9" OLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 12 MP
RAM 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP67
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 162.9×78.2×7.4 mm
Weight 210 g 195 g
Price $561 $250
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Samsung Galaxy A36
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 12MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A36
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Samsung Galaxy A36
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A36 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
33/100 -398.2%
826996 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A36 by 398.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Samsung Galaxy A36
$250

Price difference: $311. Samsung Galaxy A36 is cheaper by $311.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (94/100 vs 1/100).

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 A36 (74/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 (82/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (56/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A36 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (93/100 vs 71/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A36 by 51 points (84/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy A36 — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A36?

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 A36?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A36?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A36 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.