Redmi K90 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A33

The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A33 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280; launch prices were $420 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 46/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 613,957); the Samsung Galaxy A33 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
Samsung Galaxy A33
Performance 47
Display 69
Camera 30
Battery 44
Portability 66
Value for money 32
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 613957
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 957
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2095
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A33 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $420

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A33, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 27 points higher (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy A33 — 32/100; 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 A33 (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A33 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (66/100 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 A33: The Samsung Galaxy A33 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Ultra Samsung Galaxy A33
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Samsung Exynos 1280
AnTuTu 3119308 613957
Geekbench Single 3041 957
Geekbench Multi 9494 2095
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
DXOMark (camera) 85
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, One UI 4.1
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP67
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 159.7×74.0×8.1 mm
Weight 227 g 186 g
Launch price $420 $370
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy A33
  • Main: 48MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Samsung Galaxy A33
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Samsung Galaxy A33
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A33, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A33 Samsung Exynos 1280
46/100 -408.1%
613957 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A33 by 408.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Samsung Galaxy A33
$370

Launch price difference: $50. Samsung Galaxy A33 was $50 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (92/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (94/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (78/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A33 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (66/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A33?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A33?

The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy A33 — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A33?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A33?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A33?

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 A33 is a better fit for everyday use.