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; launch prices were $401 and $315. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 44/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5 has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7100); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 505,682); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Vivo T5
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1558
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Lighter: 206g vs 219g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 36/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo T5 better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $315 vs $401
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo T5, the Redmi K90 scores 32 points higher (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Redmi K90 — 80/100, Vivo T5 — 26/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (91/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo T5 (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo T5 (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Vivo T5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3077585 | 505682 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 484 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1558 | |
| 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 | 8 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 | |
| Launch price | $401 | $315 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo T5
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo T5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo T5
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo T5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Vivo T5 by 508.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $86. Vivo T5 was $86 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 (91/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo T5 (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo T5 (58/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo T5?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo T5 by 32 points (76/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo T5?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo T5 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo T5?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo T5?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo T5?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.