Redmi K90 vs Samsung Galaxy A52s

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A52s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G; estimated prices are $401 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 35/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 781,542); the Samsung Galaxy A52s is noticeably lighter (189g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s by 33 points (68/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Samsung Galaxy A52s
Performance 1
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 25
Design 63
Value for money 79
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 781542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1017
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2943
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Cheaper: $401 vs $449

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52s better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 206g

  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Samsung Galaxy A52s, the Redmi K90 scores 33 points higher (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (69/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (71/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy A52s are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A52s: The Samsung Galaxy A52s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Samsung Galaxy A52s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
AnTuTu 3088357 781542
Geekbench Single 3050 1017
Geekbench Multi 9300 2943
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.5" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 206 g 189 g
Price $401 $449
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Samsung Galaxy A52s
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A52s
  • 6.5" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Samsung Galaxy A52s
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Samsung Galaxy A52s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A52s Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
35/100 -295.2%
781542 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Samsung Galaxy A52s by 295.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Samsung Galaxy A52s
$449

Price difference: $48. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $48.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (69/100 vs 1/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (71/100 vs 25/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (63/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy A52s are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s by 33 points (68/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy A52s?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52s — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A52s?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Samsung Galaxy A52s?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A52s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.