Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Why Consider Each
An overview of the main advantages of each phone
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max
- 71% larger Battery (8550 mAh vs 5000 mAh)
- 67% higher Front Camera (20 MP vs 12 MP)
- 67% higher Charging Watts (100 W vs 60 W)
- 43% higher HBM Brightness (2000 nits vs 1400 nits)
- 38% higher Refresh Rate (165 Hz vs 120 Hz)
- 35% higher Peak Brightness (3500 nits vs 2600 nits)
- Faster Storage Type: UFS 4.1 vs UFS 4.0
- Front Flash: No
- Includes Wireless Charging
- Includes Reverse Charging
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5.0x better Digital Zoom (100 x vs 20 X)
- 4.0x better Camera (200 + 50 + 50 + 10 MP vs 50 + 8 MP)
- 13% higher Max Clock (4.74 GHz vs 4.21 GHz)
- 13% higher Screen Resolution (1440 x 3120 Pixels vs 1280 x 2772 Pixels)
- 11% newer Bluetooth (v 6.0 vs 5.4)
- 6% lighter Weight (214 g vs 227 grams)
- 5% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (4 M vs ~3.8 M)
- Better Screen Type: Dynamic AMOLED 2X vs AMOLED
- Better Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Dimensity 9500
- Higher Front Recording: 4K@30/60 fps vs 1080p @ 60fps
- Includes Reverse Wireless
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| General Information | ||
| Product Name | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Official Brand Link | Visit | Visit |
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| Price | 260000 🚫 PKR | 450000 PKR |
| Price India | ₹80000 | ₹145000 |
| Price USA | $820 | $1100 |
| Variants Prices | 16 + 256 GB 16 + 512 GB 16 + 1 TB | 12 + 256 GB _______________________________ 12 + 512 GB _______________________________ 16 + 1 TB |
| Display | ||
| Phone Dimensions | 162.9 x 77.9 x 8.2 mm | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm |
| Screen Size | 6.83 inch | 6.9 inches |
| Screen Resolution | 1280 x 2772 Pixels | 1440 x 3120 Pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Brightness | 3500 nits | 2600 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 2000 nits | 1400 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Lithography Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Max Clock | 4.21 GHz | 4.74 GHz |
| CPU Cores | Octa-core | 8 Cores |
| Architecture | 1 x 4.21 GHz C1-Ultra | 2 x 4.74GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L |
| GPU | Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) |
| AnTuTu Benchmark | ~3.8 M | 4 M |
| Bootup Time | - | - |
| Memory | ||
| RAM Memory | 16 + 1 TB | 16 + 512 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 12+ 256 /512 GB | 12 + 256 GB |
| Rear Camera | ||
| Camera | 50 + 8 MP | 200 + 50 + 50 + 10 MP |
| Image Resolution | 8160 × 6144 pixels | 16000 x 12500 Pixels |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP = Omnivision OV50 Light Fusion 800 | 200 MP = Samsung ISOCELL HP2 (Main) |
| Zoom | 5 X | 5 x |
| Digital Zoom | 20 X | 100 x |
| Video Recording | 8K@30fps | 8K@24/30fps |
| Flash | Dual LED | LED Flash |
| Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera | 20 MP | 12 MP |
| Front Sensor | 20 MP = Not Confirm | 12MP=Samsung ISOCELL S5K3LU |
| Front Resolution | 5472 x 3648 Pixels | 4128 x 3096 Pixels |
| Front Recording | 1080p @ 60fps | 4K@30/60 fps |
| Front Flash | No | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Watts | 100 W | 60 W |
| Battery Type | Si/C Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wireless Charging | 50 W | 25 W |
| Reverse Charging | 22.5W | - |
| Reverse Wireless | - | 4.5 W |
| Battery Life (PC Mark) | 20 hours , 50 mint | 14h |
| Charging Time | ~ 45–55 minutes | 48m |
| Software | ||
| Model Number | 25102RKBEC | SM-S948B |
| Release Date | 21 April, 2026 | 6 March, 2026 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Series Name | Redmi K Series | S Series |
| Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Android OS | Android 17 , HyperOS 4 | Android 17 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 227 grams | 214 g |
| Build | Aluminium Alloy + Fiberglass Back | Glass ( Back And Front ) + Frame ( Metal ) |
| IP Rating | — | — |
| Special Features | Built-in active cooling fan Infrared port | Privacy Display |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM / E-Sim (USA) |
| Network | 4G / 4G+ / 5G/ 5G+ | 4G / 4G+ / 5G/ 5G+ |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | v 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Security & Audio | ||
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Speaker | Dual Stereo Speaker |
| Fingerprint | Hyper Sonic Front Finger | Hyper Sonic Front Finger |
| Other Sensors | Proximity sensor | Accelerometer |
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| Verdict | ||
| Pros | ✅ Dragon Crystal Glass | ✅ Stunning Display |
| Cons | ❌China-only release | ❌ Premium Price |
| Best For | ✅ Heavay Gaming | ✅ Mobile Gaming |
| Not Best For | ❌ Compact phone users | ❌ Budget Buyers |
| Related Media | ||
| Rival Devices | — | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
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