Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 65/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 2,342,433); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is thinner (4.9mm vs 8.1mm).

The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Performance 83
Display 78
Camera 51
Battery 39
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 2342433
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 227g vs 236g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 83/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, the Redmi K90 Max scores 9 points higher (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).

Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3803420 2342433
Geekbench Single 3228 2205
Geekbench Multi 9553 7192
Display 6.8" AMOLED 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 2772x1280 1968x2184
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 20 MP 4 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66 IP48
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 157.9×142.6×4.9 mm
Weight 227 g 236 g
Launch price $504
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 4MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
65/100 -62.4%
2342433 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 62.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (94/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (78/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a better fit for gamers and power users.