Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo S16 Pro
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo S16 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 57/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4600); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,221,748); the Vivo S16 Pro is noticeably lighter (182g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Vivo S16 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1221748
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1230
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3297
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 62/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Lighter: 182g vs 227g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo S16 Pro, the Redmi K90 Max scores 17 points higher (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (95/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (76/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Vivo S16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 1221748 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1230 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3297 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | — |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo S16 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo S16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S16 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo S16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo S16 Pro by 211.3% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo S16 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (95/100 vs 62/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 Pro is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (78/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (76/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo S16 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo S16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo S16 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo S16 Pro — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo S16 Pro?
The Vivo S16 Pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo S16 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 62/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo S16 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S16 Pro is a better fit for active users.