Redmi K90 vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $401 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 68/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 3,088,357).

The Vivo iQOO 15T edges out the Redmi K90 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 63
Battery 74
Design 30
Value for money 75
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Lighter: 206g vs 216g
  • Cheaper: $401 vs $499

  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 3088357
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9300
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7100 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 7 points higher (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3088357 3815522
Geekbench Single 3050 3228
Geekbench Multi 9300 9553
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 206 g 216 g
Price $401 $499
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
75/100 +19.1%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi K90 by 19.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Price difference: $98. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $98.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (82/100 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 15T is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T edges out the Redmi K90 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 53/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.