Redmi K90 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A30s
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A30s (2019) runs on the Exynos 7904; launch prices were $420 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 27/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 25 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 257,901); the Samsung Galaxy A30s is noticeably lighter (169g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A30s
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 257901
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A30s better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $420
- Better portability (79/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A30s, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 46 points higher (73/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A30s — 4/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (37/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30s significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (79/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A30s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 257901 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 25 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 158.5×74.7×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 169 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A30s
- Main: 25MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A30s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A30s
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A30s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A30s by 1153.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $170. Samsung Galaxy A30s was $170 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (92/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (37/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (78/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30s significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (79/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A30s?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s by 46 points (73/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A30s?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy A30s — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A30s?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A30s?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A30s?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.