Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo Y50
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y50 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 31/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 329,457); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y50 doesn't; the Vivo Y50 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Vivo Y50
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Vivo Y50 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 227g
- Better portability (49/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo Y50, the Redmi K90 Max scores 44 points higher (75/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (37/100 vs 16/100). 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 Y50 (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50 (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y50 (37/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y50 is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Vivo Y50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3760662 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10.0; Funtouch 10.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 162.0×76.5×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y50
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y50
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo Y50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo Y50 by 1041.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y50
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50 (96/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50 (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y50 (37/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50 (78/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y50 is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y50?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50 by 44 points (75/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo Y50?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y50 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y50?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y50?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo Y50?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.