Redmi K90 vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; estimated prices are $401 and $340. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 43/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 1,222,280).
Redmi K90
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1222280
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3888
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 42/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $340 vs $401
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Redmi K90 scores 25 points higher (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (69/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 1222280 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1356 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 3888 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 198 g | |
| Price | $401 | $340 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 152.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $61. Samsung Galaxy A56 is cheaper by $61.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (69/100 vs 13/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 53/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (71/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 by 25 points (68/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.