Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; estimated prices are $561 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 26/100 (a 58-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 514,398).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 210g
- Cheaper: $450 vs $561
- Better design/ergonomics (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 58 points higher (84/100 vs 26/100). 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 36/100). 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 A72 (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (74/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (79/100 vs 71/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 203 g | |
| Price | $561 | $450 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 700.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $111. Samsung Galaxy A72 is cheaper by $111.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (94/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (74/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (82/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 is a bit better (79/100 vs 71/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 58 points (84/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
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 A72?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.