Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A52s
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A52s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; launch prices were $561 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 783,606); the Samsung Galaxy A52s is noticeably lighter (189g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A52s
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $561
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A52s, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy A52s — 34/100; 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 A52s (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A52s are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (70/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A52s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | |
| AnTuTu | 3622315 | 783606 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2943 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.5" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A52s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A52s by 362.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $112. Samsung Galaxy A52s was $112 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A52s are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (78/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (89/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (70/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52s — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A52s?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.