Redmi K90 vs Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 73/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5160); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 2,351,914); the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
Performance 83
Display 94
Camera 52
Battery 67
Portability 65
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 2351914
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 2250
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 7315
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5160 mAh

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 190g vs 206g

  • Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (65/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro, the Redmi K90 scores 3 points higher (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro: The Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
AnTuTu 3088357 2351914
Geekbench Single 3041 2250
Geekbench Multi 9494 7315
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Main camera 50 MP 50 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 14, OriginOS 4
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1400 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm
Weight 206 g 190 g
Launch price $401
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO 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 Neo9S Pro
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
67
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
73/100 -31.3%
2351914 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro by 31.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90
$401
Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (92/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 67/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?

The Redmi K90 edges out the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 52/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.