Redmi K90 vs Samsung Galaxy S25
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $401 and $799. 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 4000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 2,615,773); the Samsung Galaxy S25 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 206g).
Redmi K90
Samsung Galaxy S25
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 2615773
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $799
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9600 vs 9494
- Lighter: 162g vs 206g
- Better portability (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25, the Redmi K90 scores 10 points higher (76/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Redmi K90 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 — 44/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (72/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 2615773 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 9600 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $401 | $799 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S25
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi K90 and Samsung Galaxy S25, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Samsung Galaxy S25 by 18.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $398. Redmi K90 was $398 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (58/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 (72/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Samsung Galaxy S25?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 is a better fit for gamers and power users.