Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo Y22s

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y22s (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 35/100 (a 39-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 421,228); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y22s doesn't; the Vivo Y22s is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y22s by 39 points (74/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
Vivo Y22s
Performance 31
Display 39
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y22s better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 227g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo Y22s, the Redmi K90 Max scores 39 points higher (74/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y22s (95/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y22s (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y22s (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y22s notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (60/100 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 Y22s: The Vivo Y22s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Vivo Y22s
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 3803420 421228
Geekbench Single 3228 412
Geekbench Multi 9553 1410
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 720x1612
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP66 IP5X
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 164.3×76.1×8.4 mm
Weight 227 g 192 g
Launch price $504
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo Y22s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Vivo Y22s
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Vivo Y22s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo Y22s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Vivo Y22s Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
35/100 -802.9%
421228 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo Y22s by 802.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Vivo Y22s
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y22s (95/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y22s (94/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y22s (78/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y22s notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (60/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y22s?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y22s by 39 points (74/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo Y22s?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo Y22s — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y22s?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y22s?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo Y22s?

The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y22s is a better fit for everyday use.