Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo Y500s

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y500s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; estimated prices are $504 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 33/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7200); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 560,863).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s by 34 points (67/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
Vivo Y500s
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 57
Design 26
Value for money 94
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 560863
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2249
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo Y500s better?
  • Lighter: 219g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $230 vs $504

  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (94/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo Y500s, the Redmi K90 Max scores 34 points higher (67/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500s leads (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (77/100 vs 57/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500s is a bit better (26/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500s notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (94/100 vs 75/100).

Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y500s: The Vivo Y500s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Vivo Y500s
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3803420 560863
Geekbench Single 3228 923
Geekbench Multi 9553 2249
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 720x1570
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 227 g 219 g
Price $504 $230
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Vivo Y500s
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500s
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Vivo Y500s
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo Y500s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
33/100 -578.1%
560863 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo Y500s by 578.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Vivo Y500s
$230

Price difference: $274. Vivo Y500s is cheaper by $274.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (77/100 vs 57/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500s is a bit better (26/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500s notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (94/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y500s?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s by 34 points (67/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo Y500s?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo Y500s — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y500s?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y500s?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo Y500s?

The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.