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).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A10 by 62 points (76/100 vs 14/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
Samsung Galaxy A10
Performance 2
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 80
Value for money 0
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • 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)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A10 better?
  • Lighter: 168g vs 206g
  • Cheaper at launch: $160 vs $401

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A10: The Samsung Galaxy A10 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Samsung Galaxy A10
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Samsung Galaxy A10
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Samsung Galaxy A10
  • 3400 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90
$401
Samsung Galaxy A10
$160

Launch price difference: $241. Samsung Galaxy A10 was $241 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.