Redmi K90 vs Samsung Galaxy A23

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680; estimated prices are $401 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 24/100 (a 44-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 421,228).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 by 44 points (68/100 vs 24/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Samsung Galaxy A23
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 19
Battery 37
Design 56
Value for money 95
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 19/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A23 better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $219 vs $401

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Samsung Galaxy A23, the Redmi K90 scores 44 points higher (68/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 leads (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (53/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A23: The Samsung Galaxy A23 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Samsung Galaxy A23
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
AnTuTu 3088357 421228
Geekbench Single 3050 412
Geekbench Multi 9300 1410
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2510x1156 2408x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
DXOMark (camera) 70
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 5 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 164.5×76.9×8.4 mm
Weight 206 g 195 g
Price $401 $219
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Samsung Galaxy A23
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 8MP
19
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A23
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2408x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Samsung Galaxy A23
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Samsung Galaxy A23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A23 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
24/100 -633.2%
421228 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Samsung Galaxy A23 by 633.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Samsung Galaxy A23
$219

Price difference: $182. Samsung Galaxy A23 is cheaper by $182.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (53/100 vs 19/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (71/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A23?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 by 44 points (68/100 vs 24/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy A23?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy A23 — 24/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A23?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 19/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A23?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Samsung Galaxy A23?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A23 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.