Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $420 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 8400); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,233,695).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 8400 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $840
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3233695
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9287
- Lighter: 223g vs 227g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Redmi K90 Ultra by 41.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $420. Redmi K90 Ultra was $420 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (78/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.