HMD Vibe vs Redmi K90

The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 27/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 424,216); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't; the HMD Vibe is noticeably lighter (186g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 49 points (76/100 vs 27/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Vibe

Performance 31
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 22
Portability 63
Value for money —

Redmi K90

Performance 91
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 80

What makes HMD Vibe better?

  • Lighter: 186g vs 206g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)

What makes Redmi K90 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 424216
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1423
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 49 points higher (76/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (72/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification HMD Vibe Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 424216 3077585
Geekbench Single 412 3013
Geekbench Multi 1423 9287
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1480 2510x1156
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 186 g 206 g
Launch price — $401

Camera comparison

HMD Vibe

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Redmi K90

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera

Display comparison

HMD Vibe

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1480
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Redmi K90

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

HMD Vibe

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery

Redmi K90

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery

Overall performance score

We compared HMD Vibe and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

HMD Vibe Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
27/100
424216 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +86.2%
3077585 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads HMD Vibe by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

HMD Vibe

Price unknown

Redmi K90

$401

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (91/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (82/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (58/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (72/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 49 points (76/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Redmi K90?

The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.