Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 26/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 58 points (84/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 58 points higher (84/100 vs 26/100). 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 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 30/100). 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 Z7 (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (83/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (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 Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 4119955
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.9" OLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 210 g 173 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 Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (94/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (74/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (82/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (83/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (71/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 58 points (84/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

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 Z7?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.