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 — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 1,420,808); the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo8 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90 Max

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 72

Vivo iQOO Neo8

Performance 71
Display 94
Camera 32
Battery 64
Portability 59
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K90 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1420808
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 64/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo8 better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 227g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 41/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo iQOO Neo8, the Redmi K90 Max scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 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 (96/100 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).

Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo iQOO Neo8: The Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K90 Max Vivo iQOO Neo8
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 3760662 1420808
Geekbench Single 3293 1761
Geekbench Multi 10243 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 —

Camera comparison

Redmi K90 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90 Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Vivo iQOO Neo8

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90 Max

  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo8

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo iQOO Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
75/100
3760662 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
62/100 -164.7%
1420808 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo iQOO Neo8 by 164.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90 Max

$504

Vivo iQOO Neo8

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (96/100 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).

Frequently asked questions

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 13 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo8?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, 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 (96/100 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.