Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo Y19s
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y19s (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $420 and $110. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 36/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 528,398); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y19s doesn't; the Vivo Y19s is noticeably lighter (199g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Vivo Y19s
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y19s better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $420
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo Y19s, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 37 points higher (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, Vivo Y19s — 56/100; 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 Y19s (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19s (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y19s (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y19s (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y19s notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Vivo Y19s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 167.3×77.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $110 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y19s
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y19s
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y19s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo Y19s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Vivo Y19s by 512.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $310. Vivo Y19s was $310 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19s (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19s (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y19s (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y19s (78/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y19s notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y19s?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19s by 37 points (73/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo Y19s?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo Y19s — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y19s?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y19s?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo Y19s?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.