Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 12

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 12 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $561 and $550. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 62/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 2,333,285).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 by 22 points (84/100 vs 62/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
Vivo iQOO 12
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 61
Design 35
Value for money 72
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 2333285
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 210g vs 212g

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $550 vs $561

  • Better value for money (72/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 12, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (94/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (82/100 vs 61/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 12 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).

Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo iQOO 12: The Vivo iQOO 12 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Vivo iQOO 12
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 4119955 2333285
Geekbench Single 3640 2205
Geekbench Multi 11033 7192
Display 6.9" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 163.2×75.9×8.1 mm
Weight 210 g 212 g
Price $561 $550
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Vivo iQOO 12
  • Main: 50MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO 12
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Vivo iQOO 12
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 12 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
62/100 -76.6%
2333285 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO 12 by 76.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Vivo iQOO 12
$550

Price difference: $11. Vivo iQOO 12 is cheaper by $11.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (94/100 vs 45/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 (82/100 vs 61/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 12 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 12?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 by 22 points (84/100 vs 62/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 12?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO 12 — 62/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 12?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 45/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 12?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 12 is a better fit for everyday use.