Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo T5
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo T5 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2; launch prices were $420 and $315. 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 7200); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 505,682); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Vivo T5
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1558
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo T5 better?
- Lighter: 219g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $315 vs $420
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo T5, 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 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, Vivo T5 — 26/100; 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 (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo T5 (78/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5 and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Vivo T5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 505682 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 484 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1558 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $315 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo T5
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo T5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo T5
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo T5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Vivo T5 by 539.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $105. Vivo T5 was $105 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (92/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5 and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo T5 (78/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo T5 and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo T5?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 by 29 points (73/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo T5?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo T5 — 44/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo T5?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo T5?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.