Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S23
88.4Performance50.8
67Display53.3
69.5Camera47.3
92Battery47.9
86.7Features78.7
16 spec wins — Redmi K90 Pro Max4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi K90 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 80.9 to 52.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+44) and performance (+38). Samsung Galaxy S23 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 88 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 53
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 79
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23
- 23% lower weight: 168 g vs 218 g
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+13% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 416 ppi | 425 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+100% | 1,750 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 91.8 %+5% | 87.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 11 | 3,734,624+125%Top 3% | 1,658,175Bottom 45% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 1,069,368+94%Top 3% | 552,625Bottom 49% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 1,381,879+236%Top 4% | 410,856Bottom 43% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 487,580+78%Top 3% | 273,971Bottom 47% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 795,797+89%Top 3% | 420,723Bottom 49% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,950Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,100Top 37% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+317% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP+400% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+67% | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+167% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,560 mAh+94% | 3,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+300% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W+233% | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 168 g+23% |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.6 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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