Redmi K90 vs Samsung Galaxy A57

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A57 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1680; estimated prices are $401 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 38/100 (a 30-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 1,357,223); the Samsung Galaxy A57 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 by 30 points (68/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Samsung Galaxy A57
Performance 16
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 37
Design 71
Value for money 86
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1357223
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1389
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A57 better?
  • Lighter: 183g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $350 vs $401

  • Better design/ergonomics (71/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Samsung Galaxy A57, the Redmi K90 scores 30 points higher (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (69/100 vs 16/100). 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 A57 (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A57: The Samsung Galaxy A57 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Samsung Galaxy A57
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Samsung Exynos 1680
AnTuTu 3088357 1357223
Geekbench Single 3050 1389
Geekbench Multi 9300 4453
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 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 / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1900 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 161.5×76.8×6.9 mm
Weight 206 g 183 g
Price $401 $350
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Samsung Galaxy A57
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A57
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Samsung Galaxy A57
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Samsung Galaxy A57, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A57 Samsung Exynos 1680
38/100 -127.5%
1357223 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Samsung Galaxy A57 by 127.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Samsung Galaxy A57
$350

Price difference: $51. Samsung Galaxy A57 is cheaper by $51.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (69/100 vs 16/100).

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 A57 (53/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 (71/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (71/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A57 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A57?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A57 by 30 points (68/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy A57?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy A57 — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A57?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A57?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 16/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Samsung Galaxy A57?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A57 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.