Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy M05
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 33/100 (a 53-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 (3,622,315 vs 348,562); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M05 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M05 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy M05
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M05 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 210g
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy M05, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (97/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy M05 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy M05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 3622315 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, One UI Core 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy M05
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy M05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy M05 by 939.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M05
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (97/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (89/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy M05 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 by 53 points (86/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy M05 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy M05?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.