Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo iQOO Neo8
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 62/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,425,446); the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo iQOO Neo8, the Redmi K90 Max scores 12 points higher (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (59/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Vivo iQOO Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 or OriginOS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 164.7×77.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | — |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo iQOO Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo iQOO Neo8 by 166.8% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (95/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (59/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo8 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo iQOO Neo8?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a better fit for active users.