Redmi K90 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A13

The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A13 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 850; launch prices were $420 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 30/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy A13 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 by 43 points (73/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
Samsung Galaxy A13
Performance 16
Display 42
Camera 32
Battery 43
Portability 53
Value for money 22
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 234339
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 836
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A13 better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $420

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A13, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 43 points higher (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy A13 — 22/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A13 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).

Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A13: The Samsung Galaxy A13 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Ultra Samsung Galaxy A13
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Samsung Exynos 850
AnTuTu 3119308 234339
Geekbench Single 3041 300
Geekbench Multi 9494 836
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1280x2772 1080x2408
Refresh rate 165 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 5 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, One UI 4.1
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 165.1×76.4×8.8 mm
Weight 227 g 195 g
Launch price $420 $200
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy A13
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Samsung Galaxy A13
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Samsung Galaxy A13
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A13 Samsung Exynos 850
30/100 -1231.1%
234339 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A13 by 1231.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Samsung Galaxy A13
$200

Launch price difference: $220. Samsung Galaxy A13 was $220 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (92/100 vs 16/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (94/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 (78/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A13 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A13?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A13 by 43 points (73/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A13?

The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy A13 — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A13?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A13?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 16/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A13?

The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A13 is a better fit for everyday use.