Redmi K90 vs Vivo iQOO U1
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 39/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,086,235 vs 514,398); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U1 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 206g).
Redmi K90
Vivo iQOO U1
- Higher AnTuTu: 3086235 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 57/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 206g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo iQOO U1, the Redmi K90 scores 37 points higher (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (58/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (72/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Vivo iQOO U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3086235 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $401 | — |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 500.0% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO U1
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (82/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (58/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (72/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO U1 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use.