Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A53

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A53 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280; estimated prices are $561 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 31/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 613,957); the Samsung Galaxy A53 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 by 53 points (84/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
Samsung Galaxy A53
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 26
Battery 36
Design 63
Value for money 79
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

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A53 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 210g
  • Cheaper: $450 vs $561

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A53, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (84/100 vs 31/100). 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 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (94/100 vs 0/100). 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 A53 (74/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is a bit better (79/100 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 A53: The Samsung Galaxy A53 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Samsung Galaxy A53
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 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 79
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 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
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 210 g 189 g
Price $561 $450
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Samsung Galaxy A53
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 32MP
26
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A53
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Samsung Galaxy A53
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A53, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A53 Samsung Exynos 1280
31/100 -571.0%
613957 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A53 by 571.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Samsung Galaxy A53
$450

Price difference: $111. Samsung Galaxy A53 is cheaper by $111.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (94/100 vs 0/100).

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 A53 (74/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (82/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (63/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is a bit better (79/100 vs 71/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A53?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 by 53 points (84/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A53?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy A53 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A53?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 26/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A53?

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 A53?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A53 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.