Redmi K90 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 44/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 521,686); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite doesn't.

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite by 32 points (76/100 vs 44/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90

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

Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite

Performance 44
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 59
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K90 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 521686
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 852
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2048
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 66/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite better?

  • Lighter: 194g vs 206g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite, the Redmi K90 scores 32 points higher (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (59/100 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 Lite
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
AnTuTu 3077585 521686
Geekbench Single 3013 852
Geekbench Multi 9287 2048
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
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, Funtouch 12
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 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 Lite

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90

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

Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90

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

Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3077585 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1
44/100 -489.9%
521686 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite by 489.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90

$401

Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (91/100 vs 44/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (58/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite (72/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite by 32 points (76/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite — 44/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 Lite?

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