Redmi K90 vs Vivo V20 SE

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo V20 SE (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 39/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,086,235 vs 329,457); the Vivo V20 SE is noticeably lighter (171g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 SE by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
Vivo V20 SE
Performance 24
Display 84
Camera 39
Battery 27
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3086235 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 27/100)
What makes Vivo V20 SE better?
  • Lighter: 171g vs 206g

  • Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo V20 SE, the Redmi K90 scores 37 points higher (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 SE (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V20 SE and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo V20 SE (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 SE (72/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V20 SE notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo V20 SE: The Vivo V20 SE is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Vivo V20 SE
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 3086235 329457
Geekbench Single 3041 321
Geekbench Multi 9494 1128
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4100 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 10, Funtouch 11
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 161.0×74.1×7.8 mm
Weight 206 g 171 g
Launch price $401
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Vivo V20 SE
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Vivo V20 SE
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Vivo V20 SE
  • 4100 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo V20 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3086235 AnTuTu
Vivo V20 SE Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
39/100 -836.8%
329457 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Vivo V20 SE by 836.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90
$401
Vivo V20 SE
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 SE (92/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo V20 SE and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo V20 SE (58/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 SE (72/100 vs 27/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo V20 SE notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo V20 SE?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 SE by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo V20 SE?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo V20 SE — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo V20 SE?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo V20 SE?

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

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo V20 SE?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo V20 SE is a better fit for everyday use.