Redmi K90 vs Vivo iQOO U5
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO U5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 29/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 592,015); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U5 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U5 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 206g).
Redmi K90
Vivo iQOO U5
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 36/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 206g
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo iQOO U5, the Redmi K90 scores 39 points higher (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Vivo iQOO U5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 2003 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 185 g | |
| Price | $401 | — |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO U5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO U5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO U5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo iQOO U5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Vivo iQOO U5 by 421.7% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo iQOO U5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (69/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (53/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (71/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO U5 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (68/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5 by 39 points (68/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo iQOO U5 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo iQOO U5?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO U5 is a better fit for everyday use.