Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $561 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 70/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4900); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 3,161,830); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 3161830
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9200
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 210g
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 16 points higher (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (72/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | $999 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S26+ by 30.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $438. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $438 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (89/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (72/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
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 S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.