Redmi K90 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 8890; launch prices were $401 and $790. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 28/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 413,736); the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is noticeably lighter (157g vs 206g).
Redmi K90
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 413736
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 413
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1102
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3600 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $790
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 51/100)
- Lighter: 157g vs 206g
- Better portability (87/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, the Redmi K90 scores 48 points higher (76/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 17/100). Value score: Redmi K90 — 90/100, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge — 0/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (82/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (72/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (87/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 8890 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 413736 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 413 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1102 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 5.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 3600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 150.9×72.6×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 157 g | |
| Launch price | $401 | $790 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
- 5.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
- 3600 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Redmi K90 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge by 646.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $389. Redmi K90 was $389 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (92/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (82/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (72/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (87/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge by 48 points (76/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is a better fit for everyday use.