Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $561 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-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 3,515,964).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 3515964
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 210g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $561 vs $1299
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 20/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 74/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (71/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $561 | $1299 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 17.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $738. Redmi K90 Pro Max is cheaper by $738.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (82/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (71/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.