Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo S50 Pro mini

The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo S50 Pro mini (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; estimated prices are $420 and $485. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is faster in AnTuTu (3,068,952 vs 2,760,000); the Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).

The Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 65
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 81
Vivo S50 Pro mini
Performance 68
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 73
Design 61
Value for money 76
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2903
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $420 vs $485

  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better value for money (81/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Vivo S50 Pro mini better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3068952 vs 2760000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9602 vs 9300
  • Lighter: 191g vs 227g

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 16/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo S50 Pro mini, the Vivo S50 Pro mini scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini leads (62/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (62/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (61/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).

Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo S50 Pro mini: The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Ultra Vivo S50 Pro mini
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 2760000 3068952
Geekbench Single 3050 2903
Geekbench Multi 9300 9602
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 1216x2640
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 227 g 191 g
Price $420 $485
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Vivo S50 Pro mini
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo S50 Pro mini, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
61/100
2760000 AnTuTu
Vivo S50 Pro mini Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
71/100 +10.1%
3068952 AnTuTu

Vivo S50 Pro mini leads Redmi K90 Ultra by 10.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Vivo S50 Pro mini
$485

Price difference: $65. Redmi K90 Ultra is cheaper by $65.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (62/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo S50 Pro mini are nearly equal (77/100 vs 73/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S50 Pro mini significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (61/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo S50 Pro mini — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Vivo S50 Pro mini leads on camera score (62/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo S50 Pro mini?

The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S50 Pro mini is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.