Redmi K90 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $420 and $1531. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 69/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 8.2mm).

The Redmi K90 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 92
Portability 40
Value for money 86
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Performance 92
Display 78
Camera 52
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money 42
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $420 vs $1531

  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 215g vs 227g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 6 points higher (75/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (94/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (66/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (86/100 vs 42/100).

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 Z Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Ultra Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3119308 3119308
Geekbench Single 3041 3041
Geekbench Multi 9494 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 1280x2772 1968x2184
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Wireless charging 15W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 20 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP48
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm
Weight 227 g 215 g
Price $420 $1531
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
92
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
69/100
3119308 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
$1531

Price difference: $1111. Redmi K90 Ultra is cheaper by $1111.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 92/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (94/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (52/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (92/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (66/100 vs 40/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (86/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Redmi K90 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 69/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

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 Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.