Redmi K90 vs Samsung Galaxy A53

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A53 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280; estimated prices are $401 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 31/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 613,957); the Samsung Galaxy A53 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 by 37 points (68/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Samsung Galaxy A53
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 26
Battery 36
Design 63
Value for money 79
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 613957
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 957
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2095
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Cheaper: $401 vs $450

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A53 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 A53, the Redmi K90 scores 37 points higher (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 26/100). 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 A53 (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 A53 (53/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy A53 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 A53: The Samsung Galaxy A53 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Samsung Galaxy A53
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Samsung Exynos 1280
AnTuTu 3088357 613957
Geekbench Single 3050 957
Geekbench Multi 9300 2095
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
DXOMark (camera) 79
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 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
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 206 g 189 g
Price $401 $450
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Samsung Galaxy A53
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 32MP
26
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A53
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Samsung Galaxy A53
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Samsung Galaxy A53, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A53 Samsung Exynos 1280
31/100 -403.0%
613957 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Samsung Galaxy A53 by 403.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Samsung Galaxy A53
$450

Price difference: $49. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $49.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (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 A53 (53/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 (71/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A53 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 A53 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A53?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A53 by 37 points (68/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy A53?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy A53 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A53?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 26/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A53?

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

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Samsung Galaxy A53?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A53 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.