Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo Y29 4G

The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y29 4G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 40/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 467,392); the Vivo Y29 4G is noticeably lighter (204g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G by 33 points (73/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
Vivo Y29 4G
Performance 33
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 58
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 467392
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 466
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1396
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y29 4G better?
  • Lighter: 204g vs 227g

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo Y29 4G, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 33 points higher (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (94/100 vs 55/100). 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 notably outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y29 4G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (55/100 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 Y29 4G: The Vivo Y29 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Ultra Vivo Y29 4G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 3119308 467392
Geekbench Single 3041 466
Geekbench Multi 9494 1396
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1280x2772 720x1608
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, Funtouch 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP64
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 165.7×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 227 g 204 g
Launch price $420
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo Y29 4G
  • 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 Y29 4G
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Vivo Y29 4G
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo Y29 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Vivo Y29 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
40/100 -567.4%
467392 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Vivo Y29 4G by 567.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Vivo Y29 4G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (92/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (94/100 vs 55/100).

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 notably outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G (78/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y29 4G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y29 4G?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 4G by 33 points (73/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo Y29 4G?

The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo Y29 4G — 40/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y29 4G?

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

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y29 4G?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo Y29 4G?

The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y29 4G is a better fit for everyday use.