Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo V70 Elite

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo V70 Elite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; estimated prices are $504 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 55/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,913,976); the Vivo V70 Elite is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo V70 Elite — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
Vivo V70 Elite
Performance 30
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 63
Design 60
Value for money 82
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1913976
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1930
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4817
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo V70 Elite better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $504

  • Better camera (62/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo V70 Elite, the Redmi K90 Max scores 12 points higher (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V70 Elite leads (62/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo V70 Elite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V70 Elite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (60/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo V70 Elite is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo V70 Elite: The Vivo V70 Elite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Vivo V70 Elite
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
AnTuTu 3803420 1913976
Geekbench Single 3228 1930
Geekbench Multi 9553 4817
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 2800x1260
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 157.5×74.3×7.4 mm
Weight 227 g 192 g
Price $504 $400
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Vivo V70 Elite
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Vivo V70 Elite
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Vivo V70 Elite
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo V70 Elite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Vivo V70 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
55/100 -98.7%
1913976 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo V70 Elite by 98.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Vivo V70 Elite
$400

Price difference: $104. Vivo V70 Elite is cheaper by $104.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (82/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo V70 Elite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (77/100 vs 63/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo V70 Elite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (60/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo V70 Elite is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo V70 Elite?

The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo V70 Elite — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo V70 Elite?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo V70 Elite — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo V70 Elite?

The Vivo V70 Elite leads on camera score (62/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo V70 Elite?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo V70 Elite?

The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo V70 Elite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.