Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo U10
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo U10 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 28/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 329,457); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo U10 doesn't; the Vivo U10 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Vivo U10
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo U10 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo U10, the Redmi K90 Max scores 47 points higher (75/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo U10 (37/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo U10 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Vivo U10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3760662 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 720x1544 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 159.4×76.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo U10
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo U10
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1544
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo U10
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo U10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo U10 by 1041.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo U10
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (96/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo U10 (37/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (78/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo U10 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo U10?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 by 47 points (75/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo U10?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo U10 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo U10?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo U10?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo U10?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.