Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z6 44W

The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 44W (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 41/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 424,216); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z6 44W doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z6 44W is noticeably lighter (182g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 44W by 32 points (73/100 vs 41/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90 Ultra

Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 72

Vivo iQOO Z6 44W

Performance 31
Display 69
Camera 32
Battery 48
Portability 65
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 424216
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1423
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 69/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 44W better?

  • Lighter: 182g vs 227g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 44W, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 32 points higher (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 44W (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 44W (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 44W (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 44W notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (65/100 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K90 Ultra Vivo iQOO Z6 44W
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 3233695 424216
Geekbench Single 3013 412
Geekbench Multi 9287 1423
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 160.8×73.8×8.4 mm
Weight 227 g 182 g
Launch price $420 —

Camera comparison

Redmi K90 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Vivo iQOO Z6 44W

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90 Ultra

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Vivo iQOO Z6 44W

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90 Ultra

  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery

Vivo iQOO Z6 44W

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z6 44W, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3233695 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z6 44W Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
41/100 -662.3%
424216 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z6 44W by 662.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90 Ultra

$420

Vivo iQOO Z6 44W

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 44W (92/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 44W (94/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 44W (78/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 44W notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (65/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z6 44W?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 44W by 32 points (73/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z6 44W?

The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 44W — 41/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z6 44W?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z6 44W?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z6 44W?

The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.