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 — 74/100 vs 58/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7300); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,040,961); 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).

The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z10 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
Vivo iQOO Z10
Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 37
Battery 71
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1040961
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3315
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 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 16 points higher (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (95/100 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).

Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo iQOO Z10: The Vivo iQOO Z10 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Vivo iQOO Z10
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 3803420 1040961
Geekbench Single 3228 1162
Geekbench Multi 9553 3315
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/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo iQOO Z10
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Vivo iQOO Z10
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Vivo iQOO Z10
  • 7300 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo iQOO Z10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
58/100 -265.4%
1040961 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo iQOO Z10 by 265.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Vivo iQOO Z10
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (95/100 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 16 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo iQOO Z10?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, 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 (95/100 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.