Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 50/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 820,210); the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 23 points (73/100 vs 50/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90 Ultra

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

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

Performance 55
Display 66
Camera 37
Battery 45
Portability 56
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 820210
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3012
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 194g vs 227g

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 23 points higher (73/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (56/100 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 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 3233695 820210
Geekbench Single 3013 1059
Geekbench Multi 9287 3012
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1280x2772 1080x2388
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 227 g 194 g
Launch price $420 —

Camera comparison

Redmi K90 Ultra

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

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90 Ultra

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

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90 Ultra

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

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3233695 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
50/100 -294.3%
820210 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 294.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90 Ultra

$420

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (92/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (94/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (78/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 23 points (73/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

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