Redmi K90 vs Samsung Galaxy S22+
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $401 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 36/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 1,290,942).
Redmi K90
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Cheaper: $401 vs $999
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 41/100)
- Lighter: 196g vs 206g
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Samsung Galaxy S22+, the Redmi K90 scores 32 points higher (68/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (69/100 vs 18/100). 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 S22+ (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (71/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (82/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Samsung Galaxy S22+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 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 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $401 | $999 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- 6.6" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S22+
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi K90 and Samsung Galaxy S22+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Samsung Galaxy S22+ by 139.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $598. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $598.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (69/100 vs 18/100).
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 S22+ (53/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (71/100 vs 32/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ (82/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S22+ by 32 points (68/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy S22+ — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Samsung Galaxy S22+?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S22+ is a better fit for everyday use.