Redmi K90 vs Vivo Y05
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y05 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225; launch prices were $401 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 33/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y05 doesn't.
Redmi K90
Vivo Y05
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1750
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 206g vs 209g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 49/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $401
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo Y05, the Redmi K90 scores 43 points higher (76/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Redmi K90 — 90/100, Vivo Y05 — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Vivo Y05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Unisoc T7225 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 580 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1750 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $401 | $90 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y05
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y05
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y05
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $311. Vivo Y05 was $311 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (72/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y05?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y05 by 43 points (76/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo Y05?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y05 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y05?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y05?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo Y05?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y05 is a better fit for everyday use.