Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy S26: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S26, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi K90 Max | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 7.8 |
| Connectivity | 7.7 | 9.0 |
| Battery & charging | 8.3 | 6.9 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,550 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,485,900
- against 3,064,672
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 165 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26, if you care about…
- Weight
- 167 g
- against 227 g
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Body Thickness
- 7.2 mm
- against 8.2 mm
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 | Xclipse 960 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.21 GHz | 4.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,485,900 Best value | 3,064,672 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,781 Best value | 3,445 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 12,189 Best value | 11,611 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1×4.21 GHz C1-Ultra, 3×3.5 GHz C1-Premium, and 4×2.7 GHz C1-Pro | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB Best value | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 7,230 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Blue, Black, Grey | Black, White, Gold, Grey, Purple, Cyan, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 71.7 mm |
| Body Height | 162.9 mm | 149.6 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 167 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.3 % Best value | 90 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 Best value | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | A |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A |
| Battery Capacity | 8,550 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 51 h |
| Wireless charging power | — | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,200 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 22.5 W Best value | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,500 nits Best value | 2,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.83″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,280 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,772 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 447 ppi Best value | 411 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 165 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 480 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, LTPO, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, One Billion Colors, DCI-P3 |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | — |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | — | 7 years |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n34, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n39, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B28A, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n66 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, Auracast, ASHA, MIHC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering | Computer Sync, eSIM, NFC, OTA Sync, Satellite Connectivity, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.2 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.21 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.1 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,700 Mbps | 14,790 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | — | 4,900 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA, MIHC | Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS |
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