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).
Redmi K90
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Redmi K90 by 19.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $98. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $98.
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).
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.