Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo iQOO Z10
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO Z10 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 58/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7300); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 1,032,527); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z10 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z10 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Vivo iQOO Z10
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1032527
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z10 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo iQOO Z10, the Redmi K90 Max scores 17 points higher (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (60/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Vivo iQOO Z10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3760662 | 1032527 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 7300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 163.4×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z10
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z10
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z10
- 7300 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo iQOO Z10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo iQOO Z10 by 264.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z10
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (96/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (60/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z10 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO Z10 — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Z10 is a better fit for active users.