Redmi K90 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; launch prices were $420 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-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 1,222,280); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1222280
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $499
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 227g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy A56 — 46/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (67/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1222280 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3832 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $499 |
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 155.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $79. Redmi K90 Ultra was $79 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (53/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (78/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (67/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A56 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
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 A56 is a better fit for active users.