Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy M23
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy M23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G; estimated prices are $504 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 31/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 517,683); the Samsung Galaxy M23 is noticeably lighter (198g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Samsung Galaxy M23
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 37/100)
- Lighter: 198g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $300 vs $504
- Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy M23, the Redmi K90 Max scores 36 points higher (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 leads (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy M23 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (52/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Samsung Galaxy M23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 517683 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1882 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 165.5×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 198 g | |
| Price | $504 | $300 |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy M23
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M23
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy M23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy M23 by 634.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $204. Samsung Galaxy M23 is cheaper by $204.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy M23 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (77/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (52/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy M23?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 by 36 points (67/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy M23?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy M23 — 31/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy M23?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Samsung Galaxy M23?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M23 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.