Redmi K90 vs Vivo iQOO Neo8

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 62/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,086,235 vs 1,425,446).

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo8 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
Vivo iQOO Neo8
Performance 71
Display 94
Camera 32
Battery 64
Portability 59
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3086235 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo8 better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 192g vs 206g

  • Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo8, the Redmi K90 scores 14 points higher (76/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Neo8: The Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Vivo iQOO Neo8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 3086235 1425446
Geekbench Single 3041 1761
Geekbench Multi 9494 4688
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 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 13, Funtouch 13 or OriginOS 3 (China)
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 164.7×77.0×8.5 mm
Weight 206 g 192 g
Launch price $401
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Vivo iQOO Neo8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Vivo iQOO Neo8
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Vivo iQOO Neo8
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo iQOO Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3086235 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
62/100 -116.5%
1425446 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Vivo iQOO Neo8 by 116.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90
$401
Vivo iQOO Neo8
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (92/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo8 (58/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Neo8 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo iQOO Neo8?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo8 — 62/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO Neo8?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo iQOO Neo8?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Neo8 is a better fit for active users.