Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Vivo Y90

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y90 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 21/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 155,362); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y90 doesn't; the Vivo Y90 is noticeably lighter (163g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 by 65 points (86/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90
Vivo Y90
Performance 10
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4030 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y90 better?
  • Lighter: 163g vs 210g

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y90, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 65 points higher (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 10/100). 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 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y90 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (78/100 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 Y90: The Vivo Y90 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Vivo Y90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 4119955 155362
Geekbench Single 3640 300
Geekbench Multi 11033 486
Display 6.9" OLED 6.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 2608x1200 720x1520
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 4030 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 16GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 16 Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4.5
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 155.1×75.1×8.3 mm
Weight 210 g 163 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 Y90
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Vivo Y90
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Vivo Y90
  • 4030 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Vivo Y90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Vivo Y90 MediaTek Helio A22
21/100 -2551.8%
155362 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Vivo Y90 by 2551.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Vivo Y90
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (98/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (81/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (89/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y90 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (78/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y90?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 by 65 points (86/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo Y90?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo Y90 — 21/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y90?

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 Y90?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Vivo Y90?

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 Y90 is a better fit for everyday use.