Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $420 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 2,760,000).

The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 81
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 74
Design 30
Value for money 75
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 8000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
  • Cheaper: $420 vs $499

  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better value for money (81/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 2760000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9300
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 216g vs 227g

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (30/100 vs 16/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (63/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (30/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100).

Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Ultra Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 2760000 3815522
Geekbench Single 3050 3228
Geekbench Multi 9300 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 1440x3168
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 227 g 216 g
Price $420 $499
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
61/100
2760000 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
75/100 +27.7%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi K90 Ultra by 27.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Price difference: $79. Redmi K90 Ultra is cheaper by $79.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (82/100 vs 65/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (63/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (77/100 vs 74/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (30/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 65/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.