Redmi K90 vs Vivo S15

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo S15 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 57/100 (a 19-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 (3,088,357 vs 1,010,069).

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Vivo S15 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money
Vivo S15
Performance 61
Display 80
Camera 48
Battery 42
Portability 61
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Vivo S15 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 197g vs 206g

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo S15, the Redmi K90 scores 19 points higher (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo S15 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (72/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S15 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo S15: The Vivo S15 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Vivo S15
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3088357 1010069
Geekbench Single 3041 1298
Geekbench Multi 9494 3520
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 66W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 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 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 161.1×74.3×8.0 mm
Weight 206 g 197 g
Price $401
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Vivo S15
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Vivo S15
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Vivo S15
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo S15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Vivo S15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
57/100 -205.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Vivo S15 by 205.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Vivo S15
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (92/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo S15 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo S15 (72/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S15 is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo S15?

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Vivo S15 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo S15?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo S15 — 57/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo S15?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo S15?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo S15?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo S15 is a better fit for active users.