Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A40
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A40 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904; estimated prices are $561 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 11/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 241,600); the Samsung Galaxy A40 is noticeably lighter (140g vs 210g).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 241600
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 8/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 140g vs 210g
- Cheaper: $250 vs $561
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A40, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 73 points higher (84/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 leads (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (74/100 vs 8/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (93/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 241600 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 5.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 3100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 25 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 144.4×69.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 140 g | |
| Price | $561 | $250 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A40
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 25MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 5.9" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A40
- 3100 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A40 by 1605.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $311. Samsung Galaxy A40 is cheaper by $311.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (94/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (74/100 vs 8/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 (82/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (100/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A40 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (93/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A40 by 73 points (84/100 vs 11/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy A40 — 11/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 8/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A40?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.