Redmi K90 vs Samsung Galaxy A30s

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A30s (2019) runs on the Exynos 7904; estimated prices are $401 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 13/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 25 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 241,600); the Samsung Galaxy A30s is noticeably lighter (169g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s by 55 points (68/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Samsung Galaxy A30s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 11
Battery 12
Design 88
Value for money 93
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • 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 25MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 11/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A30s better?
  • Lighter: 169g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $401

  • Better design/ergonomics (88/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Samsung Galaxy A30s, the Redmi K90 scores 55 points higher (68/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30s leads (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (53/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (71/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30s significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (88/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30s is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A30s: The Samsung Galaxy A30s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Samsung Galaxy A30s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 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 25 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 yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 158.5×74.7×7.8 mm
Weight 206 g 169 g
Price $401 $250
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Samsung Galaxy A30s
  • Main: 25MP
  • Front: 16MP
11
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A30s
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Samsung Galaxy A30s
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Samsung Galaxy A30s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A30s Exynos 7904
13/100 -1178.3%
241600 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Samsung Galaxy A30s by 1178.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Samsung Galaxy A30s
$250

Price difference: $151. Samsung Galaxy A30s is cheaper by $151.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (53/100 vs 11/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s (71/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30s significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (88/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30s is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A30s?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30s by 55 points (68/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy A30s?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy A30s — 13/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A30s?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 11/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A30s?

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

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Samsung Galaxy A30s?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A30s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.