Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo iQOO U1
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 39/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 514,398); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U1 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Vivo iQOO U1
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo iQOO U1, the Redmi K90 Max scores 35 points higher (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (59/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Vivo iQOO U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | — |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 639.4% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO U1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (78/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (59/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 35 points (74/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo iQOO U1 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use.