Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo Y9s
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y9s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 39/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 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 Y9s doesn't; the Vivo Y9s is noticeably lighter (186g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Vivo Y9s
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 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo Y9s better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 227g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo Y9s, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 34 points higher (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y9s (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y9s and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y9s (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y9s notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Vivo Y9s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 159.3×75.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y9s
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y9s
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y9s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo Y9s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Vivo Y9s by 881.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y9s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y9s (92/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y9s and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y9s (78/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y9s notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y9s?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y9s by 34 points (73/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo Y9s?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo Y9s — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y9s?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo Y9s?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.