Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo Y28 4G

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y28 4G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 37/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 348,562); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y28 4G doesn't; the Vivo Y28 4G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G by 38 points (75/100 vs 37/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90 Max

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 72

Vivo Y28 4G

Performance 29
Display 43
Camera 30
Battery 56
Portability 60
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K90 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 348562
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 419
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1461
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)

What makes Vivo Y28 4G better?

  • Lighter: 199g vs 227g

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

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo Y28 4G, the Redmi K90 Max scores 38 points higher (75/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G (94/100 vs 43/100). 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 notably outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y28 4G 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K90 Max Vivo Y28 4G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 3760662 348562
Geekbench Single 3293 419
Geekbench Multi 10243 1461
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 720x1608
Refresh rate 165 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP66 IP64
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm
Weight 227 g 199 g
Launch price $504 —

Camera comparison

Redmi K90 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Vivo Y28 4G

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90 Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Vivo Y28 4G

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1608
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90 Max

  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery

Vivo Y28 4G

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo Y28 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
75/100
3760662 AnTuTu
Vivo Y28 4G MediaTek Helio G85
37/100 -978.9%
348562 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo Y28 4G by 978.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90 Max

$504

Vivo Y28 4G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G (96/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G (94/100 vs 43/100).

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 notably outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G (78/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y28 4G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (60/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y28 4G?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y28 4G by 38 points (75/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo Y28 4G?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y28 4G — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y28 4G?

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

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y28 4G?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo Y28 4G?

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