Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo T4

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo T4 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3; estimated prices are $504 and $299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 40/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7300); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,040,961); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T4 doesn't; the Vivo T4 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T4 by 27 points (67/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
Vivo T4
Performance 7
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 69
Design 51
Value for money 89
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1040961
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1162
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3315
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 7/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo T4 better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $299 vs $504

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo T4, the Redmi K90 Max scores 27 points higher (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 7/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo T4 leads (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T4 (82/100 vs 7/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo T4 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo T4 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (51/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo T4 is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).

Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo T4: The Vivo T4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Vivo T4
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 3803420 1040961
Geekbench Single 3228 1162
Geekbench Multi 9553 3315
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 2392x1080
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 7300 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP66 IP65
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 163.4×76.4×7.9 mm
Weight 227 g 199 g
Price $504 $299
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Vivo T4
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Vivo T4
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Vivo T4
  • 7300 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
69
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo T4, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Vivo T4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
40/100 -265.4%
1040961 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo T4 by 265.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Vivo T4
$299

Price difference: $205. Vivo T4 is cheaper by $205.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T4 (82/100 vs 7/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo T4 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo T4 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (51/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo T4 is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo T4?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T4 by 27 points (67/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo T4?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo T4 — 40/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo T4?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 7/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo T4?

The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo T4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.