Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo Y19

The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y19 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 44/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5500); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 524,785); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y19 doesn't; the Vivo Y19 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 by 29 points (73/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
Vivo Y19
Performance 43
Display 43
Camera
Battery 49
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1980
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y19 better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 227g

  • Better portability (50/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo Y19, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 29 points higher (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y19 (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y19 is a bit better (50/100 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 Y19: The Vivo Y19 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Ultra Vivo Y19
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 3119308 524785
Geekbench Single 3041 771
Geekbench Multi 9494 1980
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1280x2772 720x1600
Refresh rate 165 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 100W 15W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, Funtouch 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 162.2×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 227 g 199 g
Launch price $420
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo Y19
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Vivo Y19
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Vivo Y19
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo Y19, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Vivo Y19 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
44/100 -494.4%
524785 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Vivo Y19 by 494.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Vivo Y19
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (92/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (94/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y19 (78/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y19 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y19?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 by 29 points (73/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo Y19?

The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo Y19 — 44/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y19?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo Y19?

The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y19 is a better fit for everyday use.