Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Vivo Y21e
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y21e (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 30/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 421,228); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21e doesn't; the Vivo Y21e is noticeably lighter (182g vs 210g).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Vivo Y21e
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 182g vs 210g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y21e, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 56 points higher (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21e notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (70/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Vivo Y21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | — |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y21e
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21e
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y21e
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Vivo Y21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Vivo Y21e by 878.1% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y21e
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21e notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (70/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y21e?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e by 56 points (86/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo Y21e?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo Y21e — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y21e?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y21e?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Vivo Y21e?
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 Y21e is a better fit for everyday use.