Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy M23

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G; estimated prices are $561 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 31/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 517,683).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 by 53 points (84/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
Samsung Galaxy M23
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 37
Design 52
Value for money 89
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 517683
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 601
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1882
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M23 better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 210g
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $561

  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy M23, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 leads (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (74/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (89/100 vs 71/100).

Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Samsung Galaxy M23: The Samsung Galaxy M23 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Samsung Galaxy M23
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G
AnTuTu 4119955 517683
Geekbench Single 3640 601
Geekbench Multi 11033 1882
Display 6.9" OLED 6.6" TFT LCD
Resolution 2608x1200 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, One UI 4.1
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 165.5×77.0×8.4 mm
Weight 210 g 198 g
Price $561 $300
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Samsung Galaxy M23
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy M23
  • 6.6" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Samsung Galaxy M23
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy M23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy M23 Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G
31/100 -695.8%
517683 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy M23 by 695.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Samsung Galaxy M23
$300

Price difference: $261. Samsung Galaxy M23 is cheaper by $261.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (94/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (74/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (82/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (52/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (89/100 vs 71/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M23?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 by 53 points (84/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy M23?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy M23 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M23?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 28/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M23?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy M23?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy M23 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.