Redmi K90 vs Vivo S17
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo S17 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 56/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4600); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 820,210); the Vivo S17 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 206g).
Redmi K90
Vivo S17
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 47/100)
- Lighter: 186g vs 206g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo S17, the Redmi K90 scores 20 points higher (76/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S17 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). 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 S17 (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (72/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Vivo S17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 820210 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1059 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3012 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| 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, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $401 | — |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo S17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo S17
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S17
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo S17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Vivo S17 by 276.5% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo S17
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S17 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
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 S17 (72/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (72/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo S17?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo S17 by 20 points (76/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo S17?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo S17 — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo S17?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo S17?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo S17?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S17 is a better fit for everyday use.