Redmi K90 vs Vivo S20 Pro

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo S20 Pro (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 63/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5500); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 2,351,914).

The Redmi K90 edges out the Vivo S20 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Vivo S20 Pro
Performance 46
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 60
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 2351914
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2250
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 7315
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo S20 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 194g vs 206g

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo S20 Pro, the Redmi K90 scores 5 points higher (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S20 Pro leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo S20 Pro (69/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo S20 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S20 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo S20 Pro (82/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo S20 Pro: The Vivo S20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Vivo S20 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
AnTuTu 3088357 2351914
Geekbench Single 3050 2250
Geekbench Multi 9300 7315
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, OriginOS 5
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 160.6×75.0×7.5 mm
Weight 206 g 194 g
Price $401
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Vivo S20 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo S20 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Vivo S20 Pro
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo S20 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Vivo S20 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
63/100 -31.3%
2351914 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Vivo S20 Pro by 31.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Vivo S20 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo S20 Pro (69/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S20 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S20 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (57/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo S20 Pro (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo S20 Pro?

The Redmi K90 edges out the Vivo S20 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo S20 Pro?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo S20 Pro — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo S20 Pro?

The Vivo S20 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 53/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo S20 Pro?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo S20 Pro?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.