Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo V21e
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo V21e (2021) 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 V21e is noticeably lighter (171g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Vivo V21e
- 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)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 227g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo V21e, 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 V21e 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 V21e (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 V21e is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (83/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Vivo V21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | — |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo V21e
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo V21e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V21e
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo V21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo V21e by 639.4% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo V21e
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (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 V21e is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (78/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (83/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo V21e?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e by 25 points (74/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo V21e?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo V21e — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo V21e?
The Vivo V21e leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo V21e?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo V21e?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo V21e is a better fit for everyday use.