Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo T5

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo T5 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2; estimated prices are $504 and $315. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 35/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7200); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 522,680); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5 doesn't.

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 by 32 points (67/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
Vivo T5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 57
Design 26
Value for money 88
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 522680
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 489
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1532
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo T5 better?
  • Lighter: 219g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $315 vs $504

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo T5, the Redmi K90 Max scores 32 points higher (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo T5 leads (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo T5 (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo T5 is a bit better (26/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo T5 is a bit better (88/100 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 T5: The Vivo T5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Vivo T5
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
AnTuTu 3803420 522680
Geekbench Single 3228 489
Geekbench Multi 9553 1532
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 720x1570
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1250 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP66 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 227 g 219 g
Price $504 $315
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Vivo T5
  • Main: 50MP f/2.0
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Vivo T5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Vivo T5
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo T5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Vivo T5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
35/100 -627.7%
522680 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo T5 by 627.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Vivo T5
$315

Price difference: $189. Vivo T5 is cheaper by $189.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo T5 (77/100 vs 57/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo T5 is a bit better (26/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo T5 is a bit better (88/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo T5?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 by 32 points (67/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo T5?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo T5 — 35/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo T5?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo T5?

The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo T5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.