Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 44/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 521,686); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite is noticeably lighter (194g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite by 30 points (74/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite
Performance 44
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 59
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 521686
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 852
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2048
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 194g vs 227g

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

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite, the Redmi K90 Max scores 30 points higher (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite 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 Z6 Lite: The Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3803420 521686
Geekbench Single 3228 852
Geekbench Multi 9553 2048
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2408
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP66
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm
Weight 227 g 194 g
Launch price $504
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite
  • 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 Z6 Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
44/100 -629.1%
521686 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite by 629.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (95/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (94/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (78/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite 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 Z6 Lite?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite by 30 points (74/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite?

The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.