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 $799. 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 4000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 2,827,538); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 2827538
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $799
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 210g
- Better portability (89/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (89/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3622315 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
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 28.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $238. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $238 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (89/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (89/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 12 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 — 74/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 89/100).
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.