Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A56

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; estimated prices are $561 and $340. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 43/100 (a 41-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 1,222,280).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 by 41 points (84/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
Samsung Galaxy A56
Performance 13
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 42
Design 52
Value for money 86
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1222280
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1356
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3888
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A56 better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 210g
  • Cheaper: $340 vs $561

  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 41 points higher (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (94/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (82/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (86/100 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 A56: The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Samsung Galaxy A56
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Exynos 1580
AnTuTu 4119955 1222280
Geekbench Single 3640 1356
Geekbench Multi 11033 3888
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
DXOMark (camera) 114
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 12 MP
RAM 16GB 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 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm
Weight 210 g 198 g
Price $561 $340
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Samsung Galaxy A56
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A56
  • 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 A56
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A56 Exynos 1580
43/100 -237.1%
1222280 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 237.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Samsung Galaxy A56
$340

Price difference: $221. Samsung Galaxy A56 is cheaper by $221.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (94/100 vs 13/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (74/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (82/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (52/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (86/100 vs 71/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A56?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 by 41 points (84/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A56?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A56?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 53/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A56?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 13/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A56?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.