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; launch prices were $504 and $315. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 44/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7200); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 505,682); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Vivo T5
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1558
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo T5 better?
- Lighter: 219g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $315 vs $504
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo T5, the Redmi K90 Max scores 31 points higher (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Max — 72/100, Vivo T5 — 26/100; 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 (96/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo T5 (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Vivo T5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3760662 | 505682 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 484 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1558 | |
| 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 | 8 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 | |
| Launch price | $504 | $315 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo T5
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo T5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo T5
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo T5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo T5 by 643.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $189. Vivo T5 was $189 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (96/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo T5 (78/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo T5?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 by 31 points (75/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo T5?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo T5 — 44/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo T5?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 36/100).
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.