Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Vivo S16
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 59/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 1,010,069); the Vivo S16 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 210g).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Vivo S16
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 210g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Vivo S16, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo S16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (76/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Vivo S16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 182 g | |
| Price | $561 | — |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S16
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo S16
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Vivo S16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Vivo S16 by 307.9% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo S16
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo S16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (89/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (76/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo S16?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo S16?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo S16 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo S16?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo S16?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Vivo S16?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users.