Redmi K90 vs Vivo iQOO 9T

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 9T (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 61/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4700); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 1,420,808).

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 9T — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90

Performance 91
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 80

Vivo iQOO 9T

Performance 71
Display 79
Camera 42
Battery 58
Portability 53
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K90 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 1420808
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4700 mAh

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 53/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 9T better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W

  • Overall rating 61/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo iQOO 9T, the Redmi K90 scores 15 points higher (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (91/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO 9T: The Vivo iQOO 9T is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K90 Vivo iQOO 9T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 3077585 1420808
Geekbench Single 3013 1761
Geekbench Multi 9287 4688
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4700 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm —
Weight 206 g 206 g
Launch price $401 —

Camera comparison

Redmi K90

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera

Vivo iQOO 9T

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
42
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Vivo iQOO 9T

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery

Vivo iQOO 9T

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo iQOO 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3077585 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 9T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
61/100 -116.6%
1420808 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Vivo iQOO 9T by 116.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90

$401

Vivo iQOO 9T

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (91/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9T (58/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo iQOO 9T are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 9T — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO 9T — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo iQOO 9T?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 9T is a better fit for active users.