Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo V80 Lite
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo V80 Lite (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300e; launch prices were $420 and $330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 56/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo V80 Lite has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 8550); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Vivo V80 Lite
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo V80 Lite better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 8550 mAh
- Lighter: 224g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $420
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo V80 Lite, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 17 points higher (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, Vivo V80 Lite — 48/100; 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 V80 Lite (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo V80 Lite are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Vivo V80 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7300e | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 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 | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 163.9×76.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $330 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo V80 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo V80 Lite
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V80 Lite
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo V80 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Vivo V80 Lite by 267.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $90. Vivo V80 Lite was $90 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V80 Lite (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo V80 Lite are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo V80 Lite?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo V80 Lite — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo V80 Lite?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo V80 Lite — 56/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo V80 Lite?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo V80 Lite?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.