Redmi K90 vs Vivo S60e

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo S60e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7500; estimated prices are $401 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 43/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S60e has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7100); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 1,176,492).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo S60e by 25 points (68/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Vivo S60e
Performance 10
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 68
Design 55
Value for money 82
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1176492
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1130
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3783
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Vivo S60e better?
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7100 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 196g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $401

  • Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo S60e, the Redmi K90 scores 25 points higher (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo S60e (69/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo S60e are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo S60e is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo S60e: The Vivo S60e is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Vivo S60e
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 7500
AnTuTu 3088357 1176492
Geekbench Single 3050 1130
Geekbench Multi 9300 3783
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 1260x2750
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
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 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 157.5×74.3×7.8 mm
Weight 206 g 196 g
Price $401 $400
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Vivo S60e
  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo S60e
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Vivo S60e
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo S60e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Vivo S60e MediaTek Dimensity 7500
43/100 -162.5%
1176492 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Vivo S60e by 162.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Vivo S60e
$400

Price difference: $1. Vivo S60e is cheaper by $1.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo S60e (69/100 vs 10/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo S60e are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo S60e is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo S60e?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo S60e by 25 points (68/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo S60e?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo S60e — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo S60e?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo S60e?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo S60e?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo S60e is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.