Redmi K90 vs Samsung Galaxy A10
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A10 (2019) runs on the Exynos 7884; launch prices were $401 and $160. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 14/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A10 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A10 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 206g).
Redmi K90
Samsung Galaxy A10
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 802
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 32/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $160 vs $401
- Better portability (80/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Samsung Galaxy A10, the Redmi K90 scores 62 points higher (76/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Redmi K90 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy A10 — 0/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (92/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (82/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (80/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Samsung Galaxy A10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 7884 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 254 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 802 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 155.6×75.6×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $401 | $160 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A10
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A10
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A10
- 3400 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Launch price difference: $241. Samsung Galaxy A10 was $241 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (92/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (82/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 (72/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A10 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (80/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 by 62 points (76/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy A10 — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Samsung Galaxy A10?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A10 is a better fit for everyday use.