Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo T5 Lite 5G
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400; launch prices were $504 and $215. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 46/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 581,041).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo T5 Lite 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $504
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo T5 Lite 5G, the Redmi K90 Max scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Max — 72/100, Vivo T5 Lite 5G — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (96/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (94/100 vs 55/100). 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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Vivo T5 Lite 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 3760662 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | — | |
| Launch price | $504 | $215 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo T5 Lite 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo T5 Lite 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo T5 Lite 5G by 547.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $289. Vivo T5 Lite 5G was $289 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (96/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G (94/100 vs 55/100).
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 is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo T5 Lite 5G?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Lite 5G by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo T5 Lite 5G?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo T5 Lite 5G — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo T5 Lite 5G?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo T5 Lite 5G?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo T5 Lite 5G?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.