Redmi K90 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870; launch prices were $420 and $260. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 20/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 192269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 172
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 492
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3300 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $260 vs $420
- Better portability (79/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 53 points higher (73/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 — 0/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (79/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 192269 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 172 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 492 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 5.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 151.7×76.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $260 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy J7 2016
- 3300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy J7 2016, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 by 1581.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $160. Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 was $160 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (92/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 (78/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (79/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 by 53 points (73/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy J7 2016?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.