Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Vivo Y500s

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y500s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; estimated prices are $561 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 33/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 7200); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 560,863).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s by 51 points (84/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
Vivo Y500s
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 57
Design 26
Value for money 94
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 560863
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2249
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 7200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 210g vs 219g

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Vivo Y500s better?
  • Cheaper: $230 vs $561

  • Better value for money (94/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y500s, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500s leads (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (74/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500s notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (94/100 vs 71/100).

Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo Y500s: The Vivo Y500s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Vivo Y500s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 4119955 560863
Geekbench Single 3640 923
Geekbench Multi 11033 2249
Display 6.9" OLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2608x1200 720x1570
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
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 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 210 g 219 g
Price $561 $230
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Vivo Y500s
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500s
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Vivo Y500s
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Vivo Y500s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
33/100 -634.6%
560863 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Vivo Y500s by 634.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Vivo Y500s
$230

Price difference: $331. Vivo Y500s is cheaper by $331.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (94/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (74/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (82/100 vs 57/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500s notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (94/100 vs 71/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y500s?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s by 51 points (84/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo Y500s?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y500s — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y500s?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y500s?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Vivo Y500s?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y500s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.