Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo S17 Pro
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo S17 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4600); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 1,240,821); the Vivo S17 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Vivo S17 Pro
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 1240821
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo S17 Pro better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 227g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo S17 Pro, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17 Pro leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (72/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Vivo S17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 1240821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3962 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo S17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo S17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S17 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo S17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Vivo S17 Pro by 160.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S17 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S17 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 Pro (78/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (72/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo S17 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo S17 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo S17 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo S17 Pro — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo S17 Pro?
The Vivo S17 Pro leads on camera score (48/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo S17 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo S17 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S17 Pro is a better fit for active users.