Redmi K90 vs Vivo Y21e
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y21e (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 30/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,086,235 vs 421,228); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21e doesn't; the Vivo Y21e is noticeably lighter (182g vs 206g).
Redmi K90
Vivo Y21e
- Higher AnTuTu: 3086235 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 182g vs 206g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo Y21e, the Redmi K90 scores 46 points higher (76/100 vs 30/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21e (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21e notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (70/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Vivo Y21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 3086235 | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $401 | — |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y21e
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21e
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21e
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo Y21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Vivo Y21e by 632.7% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y21e
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y21e (72/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y21e notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (70/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y21e?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e by 46 points (76/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo Y21e?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y21e — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y21e?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y21e?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo Y21e?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y21e is a better fit for everyday use.