Redmi K90 vs Vivo V21e
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo V21e (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 49/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,086,235 vs 514,398); the Vivo V21e is noticeably lighter (171g vs 206g).
Redmi K90
Vivo V21e
- Higher AnTuTu: 3086235 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 25/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 206g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo V21e, the Redmi K90 scores 27 points higher (76/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V21e and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (72/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (83/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Vivo V21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3086235 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 430 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $401 | — |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo V21e
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo V21e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V21e
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo V21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Vivo V21e by 500.0% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo V21e
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo V21e and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e (72/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21e notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (83/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo V21e?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21e by 27 points (76/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo V21e?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo V21e — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo V21e?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo V21e?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo V21e?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo V21e is a better fit for everyday use.