Redmi K90 vs Vivo V40 SE

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo V40 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 32/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 560,863); the Vivo V40 SE is noticeably lighter (185g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE by 36 points (68/100 vs 32/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Vivo V40 SE
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 42
Design 68
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 560863
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2249
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo V40 SE better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 206g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo V40 SE, the Redmi K90 scores 36 points higher (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (71/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo V40 SE notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (82/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo V40 SE: The Vivo V40 SE is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Vivo V40 SE
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3088357 560863
Geekbench Single 3050 923
Geekbench Multi 9300 2249
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 206 g 185 g
Price $401
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Vivo V40 SE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo V40 SE
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Vivo V40 SE
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo V40 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Vivo V40 SE Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
32/100 -450.6%
560863 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Vivo V40 SE by 450.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Vivo V40 SE
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (53/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (71/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo V40 SE notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (68/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo V40 SE (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo V40 SE?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo V40 SE by 36 points (68/100 vs 32/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo V40 SE?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo V40 SE — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo V40 SE?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo V40 SE?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo V40 SE?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo V40 SE is a better fit for everyday use.