Redmi K90 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 50/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 820,210).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 26 points (76/100 vs 50/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90

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

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

Performance 55
Display 66
Camera 37
Battery 45
Portability 56
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K90 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 820210
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1059
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3012
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 45/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 194g vs 206g

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Redmi K90 scores 26 points higher (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (58/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K90 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 3077585 820210
Geekbench Single 3013 1059
Geekbench Multi 9287 3012
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2510x1156 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 206 g 194 g
Launch price $401 —

Camera comparison

Redmi K90

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

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90

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

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90

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

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3077585 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
50/100 -275.2%
820210 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 275.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90

$401

Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (91/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (82/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (58/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (72/100 vs 45/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 26 points (76/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

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

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

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