REDMI K90 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
64.4Performance28.9
78.7Display45.6
43.4Camera41.7
83.2Battery57.7
86.7Features73.3
11 spec wins — REDMI K90 Ultra3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
InnoReviews verdict
REDMI K90 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 69.1 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+36) and display (+33). Samsung Galaxy A27 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the REDMI K90 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 46
- Stronger battery score: 83 vs 58
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 73
- 338% higher Peak brightness: 3,500 nits vs 800 nits
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
- 12% lower weight: 200 g vs 227 g
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+2% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+16% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+338% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90.3 %+4% | 86.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K |
| Front camera | 20 MP+67% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,550 mAh+71% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+300% | 25 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12.7 h |
Design
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 200 g+12% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.8 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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