Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S8
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S8 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8895; launch prices were $561 and $720. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 28/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 437,463); the Samsung Galaxy S8 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 210g).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S8
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 437463
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1445
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $720
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 155g vs 210g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S8, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 58 points higher (86/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy S8 — 0/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (82/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 8895 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 437463 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1445 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 5.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 159.5×73.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 155 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | $720 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S8
- 5.8" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S8
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S8 by 841.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $159. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $159 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (98/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (81/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 (89/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (82/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S8 by 58 points (86/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy S8 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S8?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S8?
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 S8 is a better fit for everyday use.