Redmi K90 vs Samsung Galaxy A33
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A33 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280; launch prices were $401 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 46/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 613,957); the Samsung Galaxy A33 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 206g).
Redmi K90
Samsung Galaxy A33
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 613957
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 957
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2095
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 69/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $401
- Better portability (66/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Samsung Galaxy A33, the Redmi K90 scores 30 points higher (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Redmi K90 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy A33 — 32/100; 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 A33 (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A33 is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Samsung Galaxy A33 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 1280 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 613957 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 957 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2095 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 85 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 159.7×74.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $401 | $370 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A33
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A33
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A33
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 and Samsung Galaxy A33, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Samsung Galaxy A33 by 403.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $31. Samsung Galaxy A33 was $31 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (92/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (58/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (72/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A33 is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 by 30 points (76/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy A33 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A33 is a better fit for everyday use.