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; estimated prices are $561 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-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 (4,119,955 vs 2,856,499); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 210g).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 2856499
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $561 vs $799
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 162g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (82/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (97/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (71/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $561 | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 44.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $238. Redmi K90 Pro Max is cheaper by $238.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (94/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (74/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (82/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (97/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (71/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
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 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 64/100).
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. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.