Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; launch prices were $561 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 74/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 2,173,453); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (210g vs 232g).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 2173453
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 210g vs 232g
- Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 34/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better display (88/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 56/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (54/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 2173453 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2250 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 7200 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 3088x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 144 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 162.3×79.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 232 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | $1299 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra by 89.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $738. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $738 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (89/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (54/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.