Redmi K90 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S24
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400; launch prices were $420 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 1,820,628); the Samsung Galaxy S24 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S24
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 1820628
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2115
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6826
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 227g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S24, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy S24 — 36/100; 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 is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (82/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 1820628 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2115 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6826 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 158.5×75.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S24
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S24, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S24 by 77.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $379. Redmi K90 Ultra was $379 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (78/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (82/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 — 61/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S24 is a better fit for active users.