Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 53/100 (a 33-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 (3,622,315 vs 971,424); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 33 points (86/100 vs 53/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90 Pro Max

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

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

Performance 57
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 48
Portability 68
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 971424
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1167
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2577
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?

  • Lighter: 188g vs 210g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 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 Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 3622315 971424
Geekbench Single 3639 1167
Geekbench Multi 11047 2577
Display 6.9" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 210 g 188 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 Z9 (India)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90 Pro Max

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

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90 Pro Max

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

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3622315 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) MediaTek Dimensity 7200
53/100 -272.9%
971424 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 272.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90 Pro Max

$561

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (97/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (78/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (89/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 33 points (86/100 vs 53/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

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