Redmi K90 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S22+
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; launch prices were $420 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 58/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is noticeably lighter (196g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S22+
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S22+ better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 227g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S22+, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 15 points higher (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy S22+ — 26/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (64/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S22+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S22+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S22+ by 149.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $579. Redmi K90 Ultra was $579 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (78/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (64/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S22+ — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a better fit for active users.