Redmi K90 vs Vivo S16 Pro

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo S16 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. 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 4600); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,086,235 vs 1,221,748); the Vivo S16 Pro is noticeably lighter (182g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Vivo S16 Pro — 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 90
Vivo S16 Pro
Performance 62
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 44
Portability 76
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3086235 vs 1221748
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1230
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3297
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo S16 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 182g vs 206g

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo S16 Pro, the Redmi K90 scores 19 points higher (76/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo S16 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (76/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo S16 Pro: The Vivo S16 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Vivo S16 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 8200
AnTuTu 3086235 1221748
Geekbench Single 3041 1230
Geekbench Multi 9494 3297
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 100W 66W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Origin OS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm
Weight 206 g 182 g
Launch price $401
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Vivo S16 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Vivo S16 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Vivo S16 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo S16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3086235 AnTuTu
Vivo S16 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8200
57/100 -152.6%
1221748 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Vivo S16 Pro by 152.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90
$401
Vivo S16 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (92/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo S16 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo S16 Pro (72/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (76/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo S16 Pro?

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Vivo S16 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo S16 Pro?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo S16 Pro — 57/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo S16 Pro?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo S16 Pro?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 62/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo S16 Pro?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S16 Pro is a better fit for active users.