Redmi K90 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A35
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A35 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1380; launch prices were $420 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 50/100 (a 23-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 745,265); the Samsung Galaxy A35 is noticeably lighter (209g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A35
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 745265
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2800
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 209g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $420
- Better portability (51/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A35, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 23 points higher (73/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy A35 — 38/100; 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 A35 (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A35 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 745265 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2800 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 161.7×78.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $399 |
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A35
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A35
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A35
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A35, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A35 by 318.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $21. Samsung Galaxy A35 was $21 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (92/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A35 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 (78/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A35 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A35 by 23 points (73/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy A35 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A35?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A35?
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 A35 is a better fit for everyday use.