HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $180 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 48/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 528,398); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't; the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 197g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $420
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 25 points higher (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 53/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $420 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $240. HMD Vibe 2 Pro was $240 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (78/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (62/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 25 points (73/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.