Redmi K90 vs Vivo U10

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo U10 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 28/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 329,457); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo U10 doesn't; the Vivo U10 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 by 48 points (76/100 vs 28/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
Vivo U10
Performance 24
Display 39
Camera 13
Battery 43
Portability 55
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 13/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo U10 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 206g

  • Overall rating 28/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo U10, the Redmi K90 scores 48 points higher (76/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (58/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo U10 (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo U10: The Vivo U10 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Vivo U10
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 3088357 329457
Geekbench Single 3041 321
Geekbench Multi 9494 1128
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.3" IPS LCD
Resolution 2510x1156 720x1544
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 159.4×76.8×8.9 mm
Weight 206 g 190 g
Launch price $401
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Vivo U10
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
13
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Vivo U10
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1544
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Vivo U10
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo U10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Vivo U10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
28/100 -837.4%
329457 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Vivo U10 by 837.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90
$401
Vivo U10
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (92/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (82/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (58/100 vs 13/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo U10 (72/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo U10?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 by 48 points (76/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo U10?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo U10 — 28/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo U10?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 13/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo U10?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo U10?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo U10 is a better fit for everyday use.