Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $504 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 55/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 8200); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 8200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Lighter: 213g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $504
- Better portability (49/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Redmi K90 Max scores 20 points higher (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Max — 72/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (94/100 vs 79/100). 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 and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3760662 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 327.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $319. Vivo Y500 (China) was $319 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (94/100 vs 79/100).
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 and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (49/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) by 20 points (75/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.