Redmi K90 vs Vivo Y500 Pro

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400; estimated prices are $401 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 43/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 956,756).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro by 25 points (68/100 vs 43/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Vivo Y500 Pro
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 67
Design 51
Value for money 95
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 956756
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1061
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3185
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 4/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $220 vs $401

  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Redmi K90 scores 25 points higher (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 4/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (69/100 vs 4/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y500 Pro: The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Vivo Y500 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 7400
AnTuTu 3088357 956756
Geekbench Single 3050 1061
Geekbench Multi 9300 3185
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 206 g 199 g
Price $401 $220
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Front: 32MP
49
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
67
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7400
43/100 -222.8%
956756 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Vivo Y500 Pro by 222.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Vivo Y500 Pro
$220

Price difference: $181. Vivo Y500 Pro is cheaper by $181.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro (69/100 vs 4/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 and the Vivo Y500 Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 Pro by 25 points (68/100 vs 43/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 43/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 4/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.