Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo Y19
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y19 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; estimated prices are $504 and $65. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 20/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5500); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 524,785); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y19 doesn't; the Vivo Y19 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Vivo Y19
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $65 vs $504
- Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo Y19, the Redmi K90 Max scores 47 points higher (67/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y19 leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y19 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (51/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y19 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Vivo Y19 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, Funtouch 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 162.2×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $504 | $65 |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y19
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y19
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y19
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo Y19, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo Y19 by 624.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $439. Vivo Y19 is cheaper by $439.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (77/100 vs 43/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y19 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (51/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y19 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y19?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 by 47 points (67/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo Y19?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo Y19 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y19?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y19?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo Y19?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y19 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.