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 (3,119,308 vs 1,290,942); the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is noticeably lighter (196g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
- 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 69/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 227g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
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 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy S22+ — 28/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (92/100 vs 69/100). 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).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S22+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 4453 | |
| 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 |
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
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
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S22+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S22+ by 141.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $579. Redmi K90 Ultra was $579 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (92/100 vs 69/100).
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).
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 69/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a better fit for active users.