Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $504 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 70/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4900); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 3,161,830); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 3161830
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9200
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $999
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Higher value score: 74/100 vs 52/100
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Redmi K90 Max scores 4 points higher (74/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (72/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (74/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4900 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 | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | $999 |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy S26+ by 20.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $495. Redmi K90 Max was $495 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (78/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (72/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (74/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.