Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo X80

The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X80 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,484,077); the Vivo X80 is noticeably lighter (203g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo X80 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
Vivo X80
Performance 70
Display 79
Camera 47
Battery 45
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1484077
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1693
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4384
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo X80 better?
  • Lighter: 203g vs 227g

  • Better camera (47/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo X80, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X80 leads (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X80 (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X80 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X80 is a bit better (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X80 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo X80: The Vivo X80 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Ultra Vivo X80
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 9000
AnTuTu 3119308 1484077
Geekbench Single 3041 1693
Geekbench Multi 9494 4384
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 165.0×75.2×8.3 mm
Weight 227 g 203 g
Launch price $420
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo X80
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 32MP
47
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Vivo X80
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Vivo X80
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo X80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Vivo X80 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
60/100 -110.2%
1484077 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Vivo X80 by 110.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Vivo X80
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X80 (92/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X80 (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X80 is a bit better (47/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 (78/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X80 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo X80?

The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo X80 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo X80?

The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X80 — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo X80?

The Vivo X80 leads on camera score (47/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo X80?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo X80?

The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X80 is a better fit for active users.