Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo V29
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo V29 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-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 781,542); the Vivo V29 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Ultra
Vivo V29
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 227g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo V29, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V29 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (72/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Vivo V29 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 781542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1017 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2943 | |
| 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 | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | — |
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo V29
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo V29
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V29
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo V29, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Vivo V29 by 313.8% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo V29
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (92/100 vs 54/100).
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 V29 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 (78/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (72/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo V29?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo V29 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo V29?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo V29 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo V29?
The Vivo V29 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo V29?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo V29?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo V29 is a better fit for everyday use.