Redmi K90 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400; estimated prices are $401 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 51/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4700); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 2,019,654); the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 206g).
Redmi K90
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 2019654
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2085
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 6507
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4700 mAh
- Cheaper: $401 vs $599
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 29/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 69/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 206g
- Better camera (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, the Redmi K90 scores 17 points higher (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (69/100 vs 37/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (71/100 vs 29/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (62/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 2019654 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 2085 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 6507 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $401 | $599 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 4700 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Samsung Galaxy S25 FE by 52.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $198. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $198.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (69/100 vs 37/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (71/100 vs 29/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (62/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is a better fit for everyday use.