Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 9T

The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 9T (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4700); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 1,425,446); the Vivo iQOO 9T is noticeably lighter (206g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 9T — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
Vivo iQOO 9T
Performance 71
Display 79
Camera 42
Battery 58
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4700 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9T better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Lighter: 206g vs 227g

  • Better camera (42/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 9T, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).

Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO 9T: The Vivo iQOO 9T is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Ultra Vivo iQOO 9T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 3233695 1425446
Geekbench Single 3041 1761
Geekbench Multi 9494 4688
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 227 g 206 g
Launch price $420
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo iQOO 9T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
42
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Vivo iQOO 9T
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Vivo iQOO 9T
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3233695 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 9T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
61/100 -126.9%
1425446 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO 9T by 126.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Vivo iQOO 9T
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (92/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (78/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9T is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 9T — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO 9T — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Vivo iQOO 9T leads on camera score (42/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 9T is a better fit for active users.