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).
Redmi K90 Max
Vivo S1 Prime
- 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)
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 41/100)
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).
| 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 | — |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo S1 Prime
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo S1 Prime
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S1 Prime
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo S1 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo S1 Prime by 1054.5% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo S1 Prime
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.