Redmi K90 vs Vivo Y19

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y19 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; estimated prices are $401 and $65. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 20/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5500); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 524,785); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y19 doesn't.

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 by 48 points (68/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Vivo Y19
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 43
Design 51
Value for money 100
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 524785
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1980
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo Y19 better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $65 vs $401

  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo Y19, the Redmi K90 scores 48 points higher (68/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y19 leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y19 (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y19 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y19 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (100/100 vs 82/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y19: The Vivo Y19 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Vivo Y19
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 6300
AnTuTu 3088357 524785
Geekbench Single 3050 771
Geekbench Multi 9300 1980
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2510x1156 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 100W 15W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, Funtouch 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 162.2×76.5×8.9 mm
Weight 206 g 199 g
Price $401 $65
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Vivo Y19
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y19
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Vivo Y19
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo Y19, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Vivo Y19 MediaTek Dimensity 6300
20/100 -488.5%
524785 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Vivo Y19 by 488.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Vivo Y19
$65

Price difference: $336. Vivo Y19 is cheaper by $336.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 (53/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y19 (71/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y19 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y19 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (100/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y19?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y19 by 48 points (68/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo Y19?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo Y19 — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y19?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y19?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo Y19?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y19 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.