Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo Y6
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $504 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 45/100 (a 29-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).
Redmi K90 Max
Vivo Y6
- 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 (95/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 219g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $504
- Better portability (43/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo Y6, the Redmi K90 Max scores 29 points higher (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Max — 74/100, Vivo Y6 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y6 (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y6 (94/100 vs 55/100). 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 Y6 (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y6 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Vivo Y6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $504 | $200 |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y6
- Main: 50MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y6
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y6
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo Y6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo Y6 by 578.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $304. Vivo Y6 was $304 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y6 (95/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y6 (94/100 vs 55/100).
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 Y6 (78/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y6 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y6?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y6 by 29 points (74/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo Y6?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo Y6 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y6?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y6?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo Y6?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y6 is a better fit for everyday use.