Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo Y21T (India)

The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y21T (India) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 38/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 421,228); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21T (India) doesn't; the Vivo Y21T (India) is noticeably lighter (182g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) by 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
Vivo Y21T (India)
Performance 31
Display 54
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Vivo Y21T (India) better?
  • Lighter: 182g vs 227g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo Y21T (India), the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 35 points higher (73/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21T (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (70/100 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 Y21T (India): The Vivo Y21T (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Ultra Vivo Y21T (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
AnTuTu 3233695 421228
Geekbench Single 3041 412
Geekbench Multi 9494 1410
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1280x2772 1080x2408
Refresh rate 165 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm
Weight 227 g 182 g
Launch price $420
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo Y21T (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Vivo Y21T (India)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Vivo Y21T (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo Y21T (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3233695 AnTuTu
Vivo Y21T (India) Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
38/100 -667.7%
421228 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Vivo Y21T (India) by 667.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Vivo Y21T (India)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (92/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (94/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) (78/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21T (India) significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y21T (India)?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21T (India) by 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo Y21T (India)?

The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo Y21T (India) — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y21T (India)?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y21T (India)?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo Y21T (India)?

The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y21T (India) is a better fit for everyday use.