Redmi K90 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $420 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 51/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 749,719); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 749719
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2758
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $420
- Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 22 points higher (73/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy A26 — 54/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $250 |
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 316.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $170. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $170 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (92/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (78/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 22 points (73/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use.