Redmi K90 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $401 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 68/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 7100); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 3,088,357); the Redmi K90 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 227g).
Redmi K90
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 206g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $401 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 3088357
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 7100 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 16 points higher (84/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (74/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (42/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $401 | $799 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi K90 by 32.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $398. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $398.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (97/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (74/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (86/100 vs 71/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (42/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.