Redmi K90 vs Samsung Galaxy A30
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A30 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904; estimated prices are $401 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 12/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 241,600); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A30 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 206g).
Redmi K90
Samsung Galaxy A30
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 241600
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 165g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $220 vs $401
- Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Samsung Galaxy A30, the Redmi K90 scores 56 points higher (68/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 leads (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (53/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Samsung Galaxy A30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7904 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 241600 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 330 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 975 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 165 g | |
| Price | $401 | $220 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A30
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 and Samsung Galaxy A30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Samsung Galaxy A30 by 1178.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $181. Samsung Galaxy A30 is cheaper by $181.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (69/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (53/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (71/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (93/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 by 56 points (68/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy A30 — 12/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 5/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Samsung Galaxy A30?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A30 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.