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.
Redmi K90 Max
Vivo T5
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo T5
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo T5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo T5
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo T5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo T5 by 627.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $189. Vivo T5 is cheaper by $189.
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).
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.