Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 21/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 227g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, the Redmi K90 Max scores 54 points higher (75/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (96/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (64/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | 3760662 | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.3" PLS IPS | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 720x1480 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, One UI 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 1504.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (96/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (94/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (37/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (78/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (64/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 54 points (75/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.