Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Vivo S16e

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S16e (2022) runs on the Exynos 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 49/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo S16e is noticeably lighter (187g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e by 37 points (86/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90
Vivo S16e
Performance
Display 80
Camera 32
Battery 44
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Vivo S16e better?
  • Lighter: 187g vs 210g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Vivo S16e, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (86/100 vs 49/100). 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 44/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo S16e are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16e notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (70/100 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.
Vivo S16e: The Vivo S16e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Vivo S16e
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Exynos 1080
AnTuTu 4119955
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.9" OLED 6.6" 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 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 162.5×75.8×7.7 mm
Weight 210 g 187 g
Launch price $561
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Vivo S16e
  • Main: 50MP f/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 S16e
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Vivo S16e
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Vivo S16e
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo S16e are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (78/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (89/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16e notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (70/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo S16e?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e by 37 points (86/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo S16e?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo S16e — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo S16e?

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

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Vivo S16e?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S16e is a better fit for everyday use.