Redmi K90 vs Vivo iQOO Z10

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z10 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 58/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z10 has the bigger battery (7300 mAh vs 7100); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 1,032,527); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z10 doesn't.

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z10 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90

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

Vivo iQOO Z10

Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 37
Battery 71
Portability 60
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K90 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 1032527
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1161
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3390
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z10 better?

  • Bigger battery: 7300 vs 7100 mAh
  • Lighter: 199g vs 206g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo iQOO Z10, the Redmi K90 scores 18 points higher (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (91/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo iQOO Z10 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo iQOO Z10 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z10: The Vivo iQOO Z10 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K90 Vivo iQOO Z10
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 3077585 1032527
Geekbench Single 3013 1161
Geekbench Multi 9287 3390
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 7300 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 163.4×76.4×7.9 mm
Weight 206 g 199 g
Launch price $401 —

Camera comparison

Redmi K90

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

Vivo iQOO Z10

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90

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

Vivo iQOO Z10

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90

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

Vivo iQOO Z10

  • 7300 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo iQOO Z10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3077585 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
58/100 -198.1%
1032527 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Vivo iQOO Z10 by 198.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90

$401

Vivo iQOO Z10

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (91/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo iQOO Z10 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (58/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo iQOO Z10 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 71/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 is a bit better (60/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO Z10?

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z10 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo iQOO Z10?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Z10 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO Z10?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO Z10?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo iQOO Z10?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z10 is a better fit for active users.