Redmi K90 vs Vivo X300
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X300 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $401 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 leads — 82/100 vs 76/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X300 is faster in AnTuTu (3,330,801 vs 3,126,494).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Vivo X300
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $499
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo X300 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3330801 vs 3126494
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 9287
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo X300, the Vivo X300 scores 6 points higher (82/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 leads (78/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Redmi K90 — 80/100, Vivo X300 — 86/100; 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 Vivo X300 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo X300 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Vivo X300 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126494 | 3330801 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 150.6×71.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $401 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X300
- Main: 50MP f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo X300, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 leads Redmi K90 by 6.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $98. Redmi K90 was $98 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo X300 are nearly equal (72/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo X300?
The Vivo X300 edges out the Redmi K90 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo X300?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X300 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo X300?
The Vivo X300 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo X300?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X300 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.