Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo S1 Prime

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo S1 Prime (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 38/100 (a 36-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 329,457); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo S1 Prime doesn't; the Vivo S1 Prime is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime by 36 points (74/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
Vivo S1 Prime
Performance 24
Display 83
Camera 34
Battery 33
Portability 57
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo S1 Prime better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 227g

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo S1 Prime, the Redmi K90 Max scores 36 points higher (74/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 24/100). 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 S1 Prime (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo S1 Prime are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S1 Prime notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (57/100 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 S1 Prime: The Vivo S1 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Vivo S1 Prime
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 3803420 329457
Geekbench Single 3228 321
Geekbench Multi 9553 1128
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2340
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9.2
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP66
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 159.3×75.2×8.7 mm
Weight 227 g 190 g
Launch price $504
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo S1 Prime
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Vivo S1 Prime
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Vivo S1 Prime
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo S1 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Vivo S1 Prime Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
38/100 -1054.5%
329457 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo S1 Prime by 1054.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Vivo S1 Prime
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (95/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo S1 Prime are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime (78/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S1 Prime notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (57/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo S1 Prime?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S1 Prime by 36 points (74/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo S1 Prime?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo S1 Prime — 38/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo S1 Prime?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo S1 Prime?

The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S1 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.