Redmi K90 vs Samsung Galaxy A27

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A27 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 30/100 (a 38-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 849,080).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 by 38 points (68/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Samsung Galaxy A27
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 849080
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1015
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2920
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A27 better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Samsung Galaxy A27, the Redmi K90 scores 38 points higher (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (69/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (82/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A27: The Samsung Galaxy A27 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Samsung Galaxy A27
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3088357 849080
Geekbench Single 3050 1015
Geekbench Multi 9300 2920
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 162.3×78.6×7.9 mm
Weight 206 g
Price $401
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Samsung Galaxy A27
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A27
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Samsung Galaxy A27
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Samsung Galaxy A27, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A27 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
30/100 -263.7%
849080 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Samsung Galaxy A27 by 263.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Samsung Galaxy A27
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (69/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (53/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (71/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A27 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A27?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A27 by 38 points (68/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy A27?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy A27 — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A27?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A27?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Samsung Galaxy A27?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A27 is a better fit for everyday use.