Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5160); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 2,351,914); the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
Performance 83
Display 94
Camera 52
Battery 67
Portability 65
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 2351914
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2250
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7315
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5160 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 190g vs 210g

  • Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).

Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro: The Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
AnTuTu 4119955 2351914
Geekbench Single 3640 2250
Geekbench Multi 11033 7315
Display 6.9" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 14, OriginOS 4
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm
Weight 210 g 190 g
Launch price $561
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
67
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
73/100 -75.2%
2351914 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro (98/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro (78/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro (89/100 vs 67/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.