Redmi K90 vs Samsung Galaxy A72
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A72 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; estimated prices are $401 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 26/100 (a 42-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 514,398).
Redmi K90
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper: $401 vs $450
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 79/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 206g
- Better design/ergonomics (46/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Samsung Galaxy A72, the Redmi K90 scores 42 points higher (68/100 vs 26/100). 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 A72 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (53/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Samsung Galaxy A72 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 92 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 165.0×77.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 203 g | |
| Price | $401 | $450 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A72
- Main: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A72
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 and Samsung Galaxy A72, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Samsung Galaxy A72 by 500.4% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $49. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $49.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (69/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (53/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 (71/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A72 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy A72 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A72 by 42 points (68/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy A72 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Samsung Galaxy A72?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A72 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.