Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $504 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 57/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 2,926,532); the Redmi K90 Max is noticeably lighter (227g vs 309g).

The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Performance 67
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 52
Design 0
Value for money 0
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 2926532
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9300
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 227g vs 309g
  • Cheaper: $504 vs $2899

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 67/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (16/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (49/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Redmi K90 Max scores 10 points higher (67/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (16/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (75/100 vs 0/100).

Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3803420 2926532
Geekbench Single 3228 3050
Geekbench Multi 9553 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2772x1280 2160x1584
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 5600 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 20 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16 / One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66 IP48
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm
Weight 227 g 309 g
Price $504 $2899
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
49
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
57/100 -30.0%
2926532 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold by 30.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
$2899

Price difference: $2395. Redmi K90 Max is cheaper by $2395.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (82/100 vs 67/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (49/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (77/100 vs 52/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (16/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (75/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

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

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 57/100.

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (49/100 vs 32/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 67/100).

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

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 Z TriFold is a better fit for active users.