Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $561 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 78/100 (a 8-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 (3,622,315 vs 3,453,998); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is thinner (4.1mm vs 7.9mm).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90 Pro Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Performance 96
Display 78
Camera 67
Battery 61
Portability 66
Value for money 64

What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 3453998
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 210g vs 215g
  • Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $2199

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 96/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 78/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?

  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 8 points higher (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; 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 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).

Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3622315 3453998
Geekbench Single 3639 3639
Geekbench Multi 11047 11047
Display 6.9" OLED 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2608x1200 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 60W
Wireless charging 50W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 10 MP
Front camera 32 MP 10 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 —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP48
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm —
Weight 210 g 215 g
Launch price $561 $2199

Camera comparison

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
67
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 60W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3622315 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
78/100 -4.9%
3453998 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by 4.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90 Pro Max

$561

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

$2199

Launch price difference: $1638. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $1638 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (89/100 vs 61/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?

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 Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.