Redmi K90 vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $401 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 66/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3900); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 1,660,456); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 206g).
Redmi K90
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 29/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $229 vs $401
- Better camera (67/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the Redmi K90 scores 10 points higher (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (72/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (83/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $401 | $229 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi K90 and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $172. Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper by $172.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (72/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (83/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.