Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Vivo Y500 (China)

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $561 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 7560); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 879,714).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90 Pro Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90

Vivo Y500 (China)

Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 30
Battery 74
Portability 49
Value for money 74

What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 879714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 210g vs 213g

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 49/100)

What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?

  • Bigger battery: 8200 vs 7560 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $561

  • Overall rating 55/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 55/100). 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 74/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; 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 Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Vivo Y500 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 7300
AnTuTu 3622315 879714
Geekbench Single 3639 1011
Geekbench Multi 11047 2813
Display 6.9" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 8200 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
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 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm
Weight 210 g 213 g
Launch price $561 $185

Camera comparison

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • Main: 50MP 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 Y500 (China)

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • 8200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3622315 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 7300
55/100 -311.8%
879714 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 311.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90 Pro Max

$561

Vivo Y500 (China)

$185

Launch price difference: $376. Vivo Y500 (China) was $376 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (97/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (78/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (89/100 vs 74/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y500 (China)?

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 Y500 (China)?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.