Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO U5

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO U5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 29/100 (a 55-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 592,015); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U5 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U5 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 by 55 points (84/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
Vivo iQOO U5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U5 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO U5, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (71/100 vs 55/100).

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 U5: The Vivo iQOO U5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Vivo iQOO U5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
AnTuTu 4119955 592015
Geekbench Single 3640 905
Geekbench Multi 11033 2003
Display 6.9" OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2608x1200 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm
Weight 210 g 185 g
Price $561
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Vivo iQOO U5
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO U5
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Vivo iQOO U5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO U5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO U5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
29/100 -595.9%
592015 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO U5 by 595.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Vivo iQOO U5
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (94/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (74/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (82/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (68/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (71/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO U5?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 by 55 points (84/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO U5?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO U5 — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO U5?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO U5?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO U5?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO U5 is a better fit for everyday use.