Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo Y36 (India)
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y36 (India) (2023) 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 424,216); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y36 (India) doesn't; the Vivo Y36 (India) is noticeably lighter (202g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Vivo Y36 (India)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Vivo Y36 (India) better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 227g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo Y36 (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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36 (India) notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Vivo Y36 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.1×76.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y36 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y36 (India)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y36 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo Y36 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Vivo Y36 (India) by 662.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y36 (India)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) (78/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y36 (India) notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (55/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y36 (India)?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36 (India) by 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo Y36 (India)?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo Y36 (India) — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y36 (India)?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y36 (India)?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo Y36 (India)?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.