Redmi K90 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $420 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 3,119,308); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 9200
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $999
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 91/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Higher value score: 82/100 vs 52/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 3119308
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (72/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (82/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4900 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 | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $999 |
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Redmi K90 Ultra by 1.3% 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 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (92/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (78/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (72/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (82/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi K90 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
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 S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.