Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo V40 SE
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo V40 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 32/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 560,863); the Vivo V40 SE is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Vivo V40 SE
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2249
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo V40 SE, the Redmi K90 Max scores 35 points higher (67/100 vs 32/100). 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 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo V40 SE are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V40 SE significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (68/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Vivo V40 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2249 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $504 | — |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo V40 SE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo V40 SE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V40 SE
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo V40 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo V40 SE by 578.1% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo V40 SE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (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 Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo V40 SE are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (77/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo V40 SE significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (68/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo V40 SE?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE by 35 points (67/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo V40 SE?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo V40 SE — 32/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo V40 SE?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo V40 SE?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo V40 SE is a better fit for everyday use.