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; launch prices were $561 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 79/100 (a 7-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 (3,622,315 vs 2,974,201); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Vivo S50 Pro mini
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 2974201
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 90/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $561
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (86/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Vivo S50 Pro mini — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Vivo S50 Pro mini | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3622315 | 2974201 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9119 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $561 | $485 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo S50 Pro mini
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
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 leads Vivo S50 Pro mini by 21.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $76. Vivo S50 Pro mini was $76 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max edges out the Vivo S50 Pro mini by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 86/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 79/100.
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 (78/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 90/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.