Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO U1

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 517,460); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U1 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90 Pro Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90

Vivo iQOO U1

Performance 41
Display 57
Camera 29
Battery 33
Portability 59
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 517460
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 57/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 210g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO U1, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 is a bit better (59/100 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Vivo iQOO U1
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 3622315 517460
Geekbench Single 3639 746
Geekbench Multi 11047 1762
Display 6.9" OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2608x1200 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz —
Battery 7560 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm
Weight 210 g 190 g
Launch price $561 —

Camera comparison

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Vivo iQOO U1

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Vivo iQOO U1

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Vivo iQOO U1

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3622315 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO U1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
39/100 -600.0%
517460 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 600.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90 Pro Max

$561

Vivo iQOO U1

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (97/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (81/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (78/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (89/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo iQOO U1 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO U1?

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