Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Vivo Y21T (India)

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y21T (India) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 38/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); 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 Y21T (India) doesn't; the Vivo Y21T (India) is noticeably lighter (182g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90
Vivo Y21T (India)
Performance 31
Display 54
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • 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
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Vivo Y21T (India) better?
  • Lighter: 182g vs 210g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y21T (India), the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 48 points higher (86/100 vs 38/100). 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 30/100). 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 Y21T (India) (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21T (India) notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (70/100 vs 54/100).

Redmi K90 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.
Vivo Y21T (India): The Vivo Y21T (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Vivo Y21T (India)
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 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2608x1200 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
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
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Vivo Y21T (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Vivo Y21T (India)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Vivo Y21T (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Vivo Y21T (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Vivo Y21T (India) Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
38/100 -878.1%
421228 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Vivo Y21T (India) by 878.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Vivo Y21T (India)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (98/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (81/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (78/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (89/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21T (India) notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (70/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y21T (India)?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo Y21T (India)?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo Y21T (India) — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y21T (India)?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y21T (India)?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Vivo Y21T (India)?

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 Y21T (India) is a better fit for everyday use.