Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Vivo S50 Pro mini

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $561 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 71/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 3,068,952); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 Pro mini — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 73
Design 61
Value for money 76
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 3068952
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2903
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9602
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 62/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 73/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • Lighter: 191g vs 210g
  • Cheaper: $485 vs $561

  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (76/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100).

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 S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Vivo S50 Pro mini
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 4119955 3068952
Geekbench Single 3640 2903
Geekbench Multi 11033 9602
Display 6.9" OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 1216x2640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 210 g 191 g
Price $561 $485
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Vivo S50 Pro mini Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
71/100 -34.2%
3068952 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 34.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485

Price difference: $76. Vivo S50 Pro mini is cheaper by $76.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo S50 Pro mini (94/100 vs 68/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 62/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (61/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo S50 Pro mini — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 62/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.