Redmi 6A vs Vivo Y90
The Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Vivo Y90 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y90 leads — 21/100 vs 17/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y90 has the bigger battery (4030 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 8 MP; the Redmi 6A is noticeably lighter (145g vs 163g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 6A
Vivo Y90
What makes Redmi 6A better?
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 145g vs 163g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Vivo Y90 better?
- Bigger battery: 4030 vs 3000 mAh
- Longer battery life (32/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (39/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 6A vs the Vivo Y90, the Vivo Y90 scores 4 points higher (21/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y90 leads (32/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y90 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y90 notably outperforms the Redmi 6A (32/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A and the Vivo Y90 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 6A | Vivo Y90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 486 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 32GB | |
| OS | — | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4.5 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm | 155.1×75.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 145 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 6A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo Y90
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Redmi 6A
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo Y90
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi 6A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo Y90
- 4030 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 6A and Vivo Y90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y90
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y90 is a bit better (39/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y90 notably outperforms the Redmi 6A (32/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A and the Vivo Y90 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 6A or the Vivo Y90?
The Vivo Y90 edges out the Redmi 6A by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 6A and the Vivo Y90?
The Redmi 6A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo Y90 — 21/100.
Should you choose the Redmi 6A over the Vivo Y90?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo Y90 (32/100 vs 15/100).