Redmi K90 vs Vivo T5

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo T5 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2; estimated prices are $401 and $315. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 35/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5 has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7100); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 522,680); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5 doesn't.

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 by 33 points (68/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Vivo T5
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 57
Design 26
Value for money 88
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 522680
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 489
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1532
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 206g vs 219g

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Vivo T5 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7100 mAh
  • Cheaper: $315 vs $401

  • Better value for money (88/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo T5, the Redmi K90 scores 33 points higher (68/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo T5 (53/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo T5 (42/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo T5 is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo T5: The Vivo T5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Vivo T5
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
AnTuTu 3088357 522680
Geekbench Single 3050 489
Geekbench Multi 9300 1532
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2510x1156 720x1570
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1250 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 206 g 219 g
Price $401 $315
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Vivo T5
  • Main: 50MP f/2.0
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo T5
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Vivo T5
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo T5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Vivo T5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
35/100 -490.9%
522680 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Vivo T5 by 490.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Vivo T5
$315

Price difference: $86. Vivo T5 is cheaper by $86.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo T5 (53/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo T5 (42/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo T5 is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo T5?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 by 33 points (68/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo T5?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo T5 — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo T5?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo T5?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo T5?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo T5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.