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 (3,119,308 vs 1,035,754); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5 Pro doesn't.

The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo T5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
Vivo T5 Pro
Performance 60
Display 94
Camera 38
Battery 78
Portability 49
Value for money 60
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1035754
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1237
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3281
  • 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 — 82/100, Vivo T5 Pro — 60/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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).

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 T5 Pro: The Vivo T5 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Ultra Vivo T5 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
AnTuTu 3119308 1035754
Geekbench Single 3041 1237
Geekbench Multi 9494 3281
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
37
camera
Vivo T5 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 2MP
  • Front: 32MP
38
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Vivo T5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Vivo T5 Pro
  • 9020 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo T5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Vivo T5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
62/100 -201.2%
1035754 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Vivo T5 Pro by 201.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Vivo T5 Pro
$410

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, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo T5 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.