Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy S22+
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $504 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 36/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,290,942); the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is noticeably lighter (196g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $504 vs $999
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 41/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 227g
- Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S22+, the Redmi K90 Max scores 31 points higher (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (82/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (55/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (75/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Samsung Galaxy S22+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $504 | $999 |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy S22+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy S22+ by 194.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $495. Redmi K90 Max is cheaper by $495.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (82/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (77/100 vs 32/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (55/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (75/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ by 31 points (67/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ — 36/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
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 S22+ is a better fit for everyday use.