Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo T5 Pro
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo T5 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; launch prices were $504 and $410. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 62/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5 Pro has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 8550); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 1,041,898); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Vivo T5 Pro
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 1041898
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3168
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo T5 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 8550 mAh
- Lighter: 213g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $410 vs $504
- Better camera (38/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo T5 Pro, the Redmi K90 Max scores 13 points higher (75/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Max — 72/100, Vivo T5 Pro — 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 Pro (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Vivo T5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3760662 | 1041898 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 2 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | $410 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo T5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 2MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo T5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo T5 Pro
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo T5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo T5 Pro by 260.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $94. Vivo T5 Pro was $94 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Pro (96/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 Pro and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo T5 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo T5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo T5 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo T5 Pro — 62/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo T5 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo T5 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo T5 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.