Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $420 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 73/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 3,233,695); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $970
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 3233695
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 9287
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 17 points higher (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; 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 Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Redmi K90 Ultra by 35.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Redmi K90 Ultra was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.