Redmi K90 vs Vivo V29 Pro

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo V29 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 59/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4600); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,086,235 vs 1,221,748); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V29 Pro doesn't; the Vivo V29 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Vivo V29 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
Vivo V29 Pro
Performance 62
Display 84
Camera 48
Battery 47
Portability 72
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3086235 vs 1221748
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1230
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3297
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Vivo V29 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 206g

  • Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo V29 Pro, the Redmi K90 scores 17 points higher (76/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo V29 Pro 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 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (72/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (72/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo V29 Pro: The Vivo V29 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Vivo V29 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 8200
AnTuTu 3086235 1221748
Geekbench Single 3041 1230
Geekbench Multi 9494 3297
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 164.2×74.4×7.5 mm
Weight 206 g 188 g
Launch price $401
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Vivo V29 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 50MP
48
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Vivo V29 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Vivo V29 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo V29 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3086235 AnTuTu
Vivo V29 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8200
59/100 -152.6%
1221748 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Vivo V29 Pro by 152.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90
$401
Vivo V29 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (92/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo V29 Pro 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 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo V29 Pro (72/100 vs 47/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo V29 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (72/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo V29 Pro?

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Vivo V29 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo V29 Pro?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo V29 Pro — 59/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo V29 Pro?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo V29 Pro?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 62/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo V29 Pro?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo V29 Pro is a better fit for active users.