Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo Y50

The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y50 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 31/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 329,457); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y50 doesn't; the Vivo Y50 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50 by 42 points (73/100 vs 31/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90 Ultra

Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 72

Vivo Y50

Performance 24
Display 58
Camera 16
Battery 43
Portability 49
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 16/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)

What makes Vivo Y50 better?

  • Lighter: 197g vs 227g

  • Better portability (49/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo Y50, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 42 points higher (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 16/100). 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 Y50 (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50 (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y50 (37/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y50 is a bit better (49/100 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K90 Ultra Vivo Y50
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 3233695 329457
Geekbench Single 3013 321
Geekbench Multi 9287 1128
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1280x2772 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz —
Battery 8550 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 10.0; Funtouch 10.0
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 162.0×76.5×9.1 mm
Weight 227 g 197 g
Launch price $420 —

Camera comparison

Redmi K90 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Vivo Y50

  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
16
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90 Ultra

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Vivo Y50

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
58
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90 Ultra

  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery

Vivo Y50

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo Y50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3233695 AnTuTu
Vivo Y50 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
31/100 -881.5%
329457 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Vivo Y50 by 881.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90 Ultra

$420

Vivo Y50

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50 (92/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50 (94/100 vs 58/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y50 (37/100 vs 16/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50 (78/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y50 is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y50?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y50 by 42 points (73/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo Y50?

The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo Y50 — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y50?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 16/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y50?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo Y50?

The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.