Redmi K90 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 65/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,086,235 vs 2,342,433); the Redmi K90 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 236g).

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Performance 83
Display 78
Camera 51
Battery 39
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3086235 vs 2342433
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 206g vs 236g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 65/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, the Redmi K90 scores 11 points higher (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (72/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3086235 2342433
Geekbench Single 3041 2205
Geekbench Multi 9494 7192
Display 6.6" AMOLED 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 2510x1156 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 10 MP
Front camera 20 MP 4 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP48
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 157.9×142.6×4.9 mm
Weight 206 g 236 g
Launch price $401
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 4MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3086235 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
65/100 -31.8%
2342433 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 31.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90
$401
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (72/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a better fit for gamers and power users.