Redmi K90 vs Vivo X300s
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $401 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 76/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 3,077,585).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Vivo X300s
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 206g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $401 vs $723
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 3077585
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 13 points higher (89/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Redmi K90 — 80/100, Vivo X300s — 92/100; 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 X300s and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Vivo X300s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3077585 | 3703823 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 2800x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | $401 | $723 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X300s
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300s
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300s leads Redmi K90 by 16.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $322. Redmi K90 was $322 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (94/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo X300s?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo X300s?
The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo X300s?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.