Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $561 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 66/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3900); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 1,660,456); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 210g).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 29/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 210g
- Cheaper: $229 vs $561
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (83/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $561 | $229 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 148.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $332. Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper by $332.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (98/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (89/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (83/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 by 20 points (86/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.