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 — 74/100 vs 28/100 (a 46-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 (3,803,420 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).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 by 46 points (74/100 vs 28/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
Vivo U10
Performance 24
Display 39
Camera 13
Battery 43
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 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 46 points higher (74/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 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 (95/100 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).

Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo U10: The Vivo U10 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Vivo U10
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 3803420 329457
Geekbench Single 3228 321
Geekbench Multi 9553 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/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo U10
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
13
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Vivo U10
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1544
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Vivo U10
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo U10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Vivo U10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
28/100 -1054.5%
329457 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo U10 by 1054.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Vivo U10
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (95/100 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 46 points (74/100 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 74/100, 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 (95/100 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. The Vivo U10 is a better fit for everyday use.