Redmi K90 vs Vivo X300 E
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X300 E (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $401 and $651. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 E leads — 79/100 vs 76/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 E has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7100); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 2,886,527).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Vivo X300 E
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 2886527
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9119
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $651
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 90/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Vivo X300 E better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7100 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 200g vs 206g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo X300 E, the Vivo X300 E scores 3 points higher (79/100 vs 76/100). Value score: Redmi K90 — 80/100, Vivo X300 E — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo X300 E are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 E is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 E is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo X300 E are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 E is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Vivo X300 E | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3077585 | 2886527 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $401 | $651 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X300 E
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 E
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 E
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo X300 E, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Vivo X300 E by 6.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Redmi K90 was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo X300 E are nearly equal (91/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 E is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 E is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo X300 E are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 E is a bit better (61/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo X300 E?
The Vivo X300 E edges out the Redmi K90 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo X300 E?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X300 E — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo X300 E?
The Vivo X300 E leads on camera score (64/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo X300 E?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X300 E is a better fit for gamers and power users.