Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo V20

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo V20 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 49/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 514,398); the Vivo V20 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 by 25 points (74/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
Vivo V20
Performance 41
Display 84
Camera 51
Battery 25
Portability 83
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo V20 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 227g

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (83/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo V20, the Redmi K90 Max scores 25 points higher (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V20 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V20 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V20 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (83/100 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 V20: The Vivo V20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Vivo V20
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 3803420 514398
Geekbench Single 3228 746
Geekbench Multi 9553 1762
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 44 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Funtouch 11
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 161.3×74.2×7.4 mm
Weight 227 g 171 g
Launch price $504
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo V20
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Vivo V20
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Vivo V20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo V20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Vivo V20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
49/100 -639.4%
514398 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo V20 by 639.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Vivo V20
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 (95/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo V20 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 (78/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo V20 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (83/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo V20?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 by 25 points (74/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo V20?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo V20 — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo V20?

The Vivo V20 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo V20?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo V20?

The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo V20 is a better fit for everyday use.