Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo V70 Elite
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo V70 Elite (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3; launch prices were $420 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 72/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 1,913,976); the Vivo V70 Elite is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Vivo V70 Elite
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 1913976
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo V70 Elite better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $420
- Better camera (64/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo V70 Elite, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 1 points higher (73/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V70 Elite leads (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, Vivo V70 Elite — 72/100; 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 notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V70 Elite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 Elite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (71/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Vivo V70 Elite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 1913976 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo V70 Elite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo V70 Elite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V70 Elite
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo V70 Elite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Vivo V70 Elite by 69.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Vivo V70 Elite was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo V70 Elite (92/100 vs 76/100).
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 V70 Elite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (64/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V70 Elite significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (71/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo V70 Elite?
The Redmi K90 Ultra edges out the Vivo V70 Elite by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo V70 Elite?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo V70 Elite — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo V70 Elite?
The Vivo V70 Elite leads on camera score (64/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo V70 Elite?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo V70 Elite?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo V70 Elite is a better fit for active users.