Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Vivo V21e
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo V21e (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. 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 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 517,460); the Vivo V21e is noticeably lighter (171g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Vivo V21e
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Vivo V21e better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 210g
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Vivo V21e, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 37 points higher (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 41/100). 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 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V21e and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (83/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Vivo V21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3622315 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo V21e
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V21e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo V21e
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Vivo V21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Vivo V21e by 600.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo V21e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V21e and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo V21e (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (89/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (83/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo V21e?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e by 37 points (86/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo V21e?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo V21e — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo V21e?
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 V21e?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Vivo V21e?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.