Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $561 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4800); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 3,942,923).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 45
Battery 40
Design 31
Value for money 0
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 3942923
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 210g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $561 vs $1999

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 92/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (71/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?

  • Overall rating 65/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (71/100 vs 0/100).

Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 4119955 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033 11033
Display 6.9" OLED 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 2608x1200 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
Wireless charging 50W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 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
Price $561 $1999
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
45
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
40
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
65/100 -4.5%
3942923 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 by 4.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
$1999

Price difference: $1438. Redmi K90 Pro Max is cheaper by $1438.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (74/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (82/100 vs 40/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (71/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 65/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 45/100).

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

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