Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $504 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 8400); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,760,662).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 8400 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $504 vs $840
- Overall rating 75/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3760662
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3352
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 10402
- Lighter: 223g vs 227g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Max — 72/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 16 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3760662 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3352 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10402 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi K90 Max by 31.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $336. Redmi K90 Max was $336 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.