Redmi K90 vs Samsung Galaxy M23

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G; estimated prices are $401 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 31/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 517,683).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 by 37 points (68/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Samsung Galaxy M23
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 28
Battery 37
Design 52
Value for money 89
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 517683
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 601
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1882
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M23 better?
  • Lighter: 198g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $401

  • Better design/ergonomics (52/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Samsung Galaxy M23, the Redmi K90 scores 37 points higher (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (53/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy M23: The Samsung Galaxy M23 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Samsung Galaxy M23
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G
AnTuTu 3088357 517683
Geekbench Single 3050 601
Geekbench Multi 9300 1882
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.6" TFT LCD
Resolution 2510x1156 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, One UI 4.1
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 165.5×77.0×8.4 mm
Weight 206 g 198 g
Price $401 $300
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Samsung Galaxy M23
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy M23
  • 6.6" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Samsung Galaxy M23
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Samsung Galaxy M23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy M23 Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G 5G
31/100 -496.6%
517683 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Samsung Galaxy M23 by 496.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Samsung Galaxy M23
$300

Price difference: $101. Samsung Galaxy M23 is cheaper by $101.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (53/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 (71/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M23 is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy M23?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M23 by 37 points (68/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy M23?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy M23 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy M23?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 28/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy M23?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Samsung Galaxy M23?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M23 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.