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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Vivo iQOO U1
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).
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
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo iQOO U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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
Vivo iQOO U1
Price unknownDetailed 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.