Redmi K90 vs Samsung Galaxy A05
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85; estimated prices are $401 and $89. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 19/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 346,495); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't.
Redmi K90
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $89 vs $401
- Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Redmi K90 scores 49 points higher (68/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (100/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 195 g | |
| Price | $401 | $89 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Samsung Galaxy A05 by 791.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $312. Samsung Galaxy A05 is cheaper by $312.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (69/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (53/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 (71/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (100/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05 by 49 points (68/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.