Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $561 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 86/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 3,622,315); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $970
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 3622315
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 210g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 4 points higher (90/100 vs 86/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; 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 Vivo X500 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3622315 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Redmi K90 Pro Max by 27.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $409. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $409 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
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 X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro edges out the Redmi K90 Pro Max by just 4 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?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Vivo X500 Pro?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.