Redmi K90 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy J7 2017

The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870; launch prices were $420 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 21/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 by 52 points (73/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
Performance 11
Display 51
Camera 12
Battery 17
Portability 70
Value for money 0
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 192269
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 172
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 492
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3600 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 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 better?
  • Lighter: 181g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $320 vs $420

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 52 points higher (73/100 vs 21/100). 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 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 17/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 — 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (78/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).

Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017: The Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Ultra Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Samsung Exynos 7870
AnTuTu 3119308 192269
Geekbench Single 3041 172
Geekbench Multi 9494 492
Display 6.8" AMOLED 5.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772
Refresh rate 165 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 3600 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB
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 152.5×74.8×8.0 mm
Weight 227 g 181 g
Launch price $420 $320
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
  • 5.5" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
  • 3600 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
17
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy J7 2017, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 Samsung Exynos 7870
21/100 -1522.4%
192269 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 by 1522.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Samsung Galaxy J7 2017
$320

Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 was $100 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (92/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (94/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (37/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 (78/100 vs 17/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 by 52 points (73/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?

The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017 — 21/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy J7 2017?

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 J7 2017 is a better fit for everyday use.