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Redmi K90 vs Samsung Galaxy A35

WINNER
Redmi K90

Xiaomi

Redmi K90
74.3Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy A35
45.1Inno Score
84.3Performance31.4
65.4Display45.3
53.1Camera41.9
83.2Battery55.7
86.7Features70.7
15 spec wins — Redmi K901 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A35

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi K90 wins this phone face-off, 74.3 to 45.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+53) and battery (+28). Samsung Galaxy A35 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

  • Stronger performance score: 84 vs 31
  • Stronger display score: 65 vs 45
  • Stronger camera score: 53 vs 42
  • Stronger battery score: 83 vs 56
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 71

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A35

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Display

Display comparison: Redmi K90 versus Samsung Galaxy A35
SpecRedmi K90Samsung Galaxy A35
Screen size6.59 ″6.6 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Resolution2510x11561080x2340
Pixel density419 ppi+7%390 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits+250%1,000 nits
Screen-to-body89.8 %+6%84.9 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi K90 versus Samsung Galaxy A35
SpecRedmi K90Samsung Galaxy A35
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 EliteSamsung Exynos 1380
AnTuTu 113,106,623+318%Top 11%743,075Bottom 17%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)872,376+198%Top 15%292,456Bottom 21%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)1,143,259+1201%Top 13%87,904Bottom 18%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)462,601+246%Top 6%133,634Bottom 7%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)628,387+174%Top 13%229,081Bottom 21%
Geekbench 6 (single)—1,050Bottom 37%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—2,950Bottom 38%
RAM (max)16 GB+100%8 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB / 1TB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS—

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi K90 versus Samsung Galaxy A35
SpecRedmi K90Samsung Galaxy A35
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.88f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP8 MP
Telephoto50 MP—
Optical zoom2.5 x+150%1 x
Max video8K@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera20 MP+54%13 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi K90 versus Samsung Galaxy A35
SpecRedmi K90Samsung Galaxy A35
Capacity7,100 mAh+42%5,000 mAh
Wired charging100 W+300%25 W
Wireless charging—0 W
Active use endurance—12 h

Design

Design comparison: Redmi K90 versus Samsung Galaxy A35
SpecRedmi K90Samsung Galaxy A35
Weight206 g+1%209 g
Thickness8 mm+2%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP68IP67
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi K90 versus Samsung Galaxy A35
SpecRedmi K90Samsung Galaxy A35
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi K90 versus Samsung Galaxy A35
SpecRedmi K90Samsung Galaxy A35
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 14 (One UI 6.1)
OS update pledge—4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi K90 versus Samsung Galaxy A35
SpecRedmi K90Samsung Galaxy A35
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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