Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 51/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 954,090); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is noticeably lighter (203g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90 Max

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

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

Performance 58
Display 66
Camera 32
Battery 56
Portability 44
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K90 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 954090
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1114
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3281
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?

  • Lighter: 203g vs 227g

  • Better portability (44/100 vs 41/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Redmi K90 Max scores 24 points higher (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (94/100 vs 66/100). 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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (44/100 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K90 Max Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 3760662 954090
Geekbench Single 3293 1114
Geekbench Multi 10243 3281
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2408
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP66 —
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm
Weight 227 g 203 g
Launch price $504 —

Camera comparison

Redmi K90 Max

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

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90 Max

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

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90 Max

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

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
75/100
3760662 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) MediaTek Dimensity 1300
51/100 -294.2%
954090 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 294.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90 Max

$504

Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (96/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (94/100 vs 66/100).

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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (78/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by 24 points (75/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

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 Z5 (2022)?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?

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