Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $561 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 45/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4500); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 1,436,963).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1436963
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $561 vs $599
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 69/100)
- Lighter: 209g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (38/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (94/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (82/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 1436963 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 127 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1450 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 158.0×76.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 209 g | |
| Price | $561 | $599 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 6.4" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 186.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $38. Redmi K90 Pro Max is cheaper by $38.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (94/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (82/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE by 39 points (84/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a better fit for everyday use.