Redmi K90 vs Vivo X300 FE

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X300 FE (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $401 and $699. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 FE leads — 73/100 vs 68/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 2,869,139); the Vivo X300 FE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 206g).

The Vivo X300 FE edges out the Redmi K90 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Vivo X300 FE
Performance 77
Display 100
Camera 62
Battery 73
Design 62
Value for money 62
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 2869139
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Cheaper: $401 vs $699

  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Vivo X300 FE better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9300
  • Lighter: 190g vs 206g

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (62/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo X300 FE, the Vivo X300 FE scores 5 points higher (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 FE is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 FE is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 FE and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo X300 FE notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (62/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 FE (82/100 vs 62/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo X300 FE: The Vivo X300 FE is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Vivo X300 FE
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3088357 2869139
Geekbench Single 3050 3640
Geekbench Multi 9300 11033
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 1216x2640
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
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
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 150.8×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 206 g 190 g
Price $401 $699
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Vivo X300 FE
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
62
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo X300 FE
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Vivo X300 FE
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo X300 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 FE Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
73/100 -7.6%
2869139 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Vivo X300 FE by 7.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Vivo X300 FE
$699

Price difference: $298. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $298.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 FE is a bit better (77/100 vs 69/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 FE is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 FE and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo X300 FE notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (62/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 FE (82/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo X300 FE?

The Vivo X300 FE edges out the Redmi K90 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo X300 FE?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo X300 FE — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo X300 FE?

The Vivo X300 FE leads on camera score (62/100 vs 53/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo X300 FE?

The Vivo X300 FE leads on performance (77/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo X300 FE?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X300 FE is a better fit for active users.