Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo T5 Pro
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo T5 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4; launch prices were $420 and $410. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 62/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5 Pro has the bigger battery (9020 mAh vs 8550); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 1,041,898); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Vivo T5 Pro
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 1041898
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3168
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo T5 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 9020 vs 8550 mAh
- Lighter: 213g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $410 vs $420
- Better camera (38/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo T5 Pro, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 11 points higher (73/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, Vivo T5 Pro — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Pro (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Vivo T5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 1041898 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1223 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3168 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 9020 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 2 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.1×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $410 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo T5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 2MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo T5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo T5 Pro
- 9020 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo T5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Vivo T5 Pro by 210.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Vivo T5 Pro was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 Pro (92/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (38/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo T5 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo T5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo T5 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo T5 Pro — 62/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo T5 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo T5 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo T5 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.