Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo Y90

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y90 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 21/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 155,362); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y90 doesn't; the Vivo Y90 is noticeably lighter (163g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 by 53 points (74/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
Vivo Y90
Performance 10
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4030 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y90 better?
  • Lighter: 163g vs 227g

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo Y90, the Redmi K90 Max scores 53 points higher (74/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y90 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y90 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (78/100 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.
Vivo Y90: The Vivo Y90 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Vivo Y90
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 3803420 155362
Geekbench Single 3228 300
Geekbench Multi 9553 486
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 720x1520
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 4030 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 16 Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4.5
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP66
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 155.1×75.1×8.3 mm
Weight 227 g 163 g
Launch price $504
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo Y90
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Vivo Y90
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Vivo Y90
  • 4030 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo Y90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Vivo Y90 MediaTek Helio A22
21/100 -2348.1%
155362 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo Y90 by 2348.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Vivo Y90
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (95/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (94/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y90 (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (78/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y90 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (78/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y90?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 by 53 points (74/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo Y90?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo Y90 — 21/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y90?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y90?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo Y90?

The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y90 is a better fit for everyday use.