Redmi K90 vs Vivo S16

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 59/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 1,010,069); the Vivo S16 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Vivo S16 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money
Vivo S16
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 51
Battery 44
Portability 76
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 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo S16 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 182g vs 206g

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

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo S16, the Redmi K90 scores 17 points higher (76/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 61/100). 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 (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo S16 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (76/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo S16: The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Vivo S16
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3088357 1010069
Geekbench Single 3041 1298
Geekbench Multi 9494 3520
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 100W 66W
Main camera 50 MP 64 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 128GB / 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
Price $401
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Vivo S16
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Vivo S16
  • 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
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Vivo S16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
59/100 -205.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Vivo S16 by 205.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Vivo S16
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (92/100 vs 61/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).

battery

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

portability

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

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

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Vivo S16 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

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

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo S16 — 59/100.

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

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 51/100).

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

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

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo S16?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users.