Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 86/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 3,622,315).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 3622315
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 6 points higher (92/100 vs 86/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3622315 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | — | |
| Launch price | $561 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Redmi K90 Pro Max by 25.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max edges out the Redmi K90 Pro Max by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Vivo X500 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. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.