Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite

The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 44/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 521,686); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite is noticeably lighter (194g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite by 29 points (73/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite
Performance 44
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 59
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 521686
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 852
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2048
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 194g vs 227g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 29 points higher (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (59/100 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 Z6 Lite: The Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Ultra Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3119308 521686
Geekbench Single 3041 852
Geekbench Multi 9494 2048
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1280x2772 1080x2408
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 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 164.0×75.8×8.3 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 Lite
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
44/100 -497.9%
521686 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite by 497.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (78/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite by 29 points (73/100 vs 44/100).

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

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

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

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 44/100).

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

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 Z6 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.