Redmi K90 vs Samsung Galaxy A34

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A34 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080; estimated prices are $401 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 33/100 (a 35-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 729,766).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A34 by 35 points (68/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Samsung Galaxy A34
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 36
Battery 36
Design 51
Value for money 82
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 729766
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1032
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2507
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A34 better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $401

  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Samsung Galaxy A34, the Redmi K90 scores 35 points higher (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A34 (69/100 vs 0/100). 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 A34 (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A34 (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A34 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A34: The Samsung Galaxy A34 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Samsung Galaxy A34
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 1080
AnTuTu 3088357 729766
Geekbench Single 3050 1032
Geekbench Multi 9300 2507
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
DXOMark (camera) 92
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 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
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 206 g 199 g
Price $401 $400
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Samsung Galaxy A34
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
36
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A34
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Samsung Galaxy A34
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Samsung Galaxy A34, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A34 MediaTek Dimensity 1080
33/100 -323.2%
729766 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Samsung Galaxy A34 by 323.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Samsung Galaxy A34
$400

Price difference: $1. Samsung Galaxy A34 is cheaper by $1.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A34 (69/100 vs 0/100).

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 A34 (53/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A34 (71/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A34 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A34?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A34 by 35 points (68/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy A34?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy A34 — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A34?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A34?

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

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Samsung Galaxy A34?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A34 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.