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).
Redmi K90 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A13
- 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)
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $420
- Better portability (53/100 vs 40/100)
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).
| 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 |
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A13
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A13
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A13
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A13 by 1231.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $220. Samsung Galaxy A13 was $220 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.