Redmi K90 vs Vivo Y500s

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y500s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; estimated prices are $401 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 33/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500s has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7100); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 560,863).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s by 35 points (68/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Vivo Y500s
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 57
Design 26
Value for money 94
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 560863
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2249
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Lighter: 206g vs 219g

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Vivo Y500s better?
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7100 mAh
  • Cheaper: $230 vs $401

  • Better value for money (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo Y500s, the Redmi K90 scores 35 points higher (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500s leads (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (42/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500s is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y500s: The Vivo Y500s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Vivo Y500s
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 3088357 560863
Geekbench Single 3050 923
Geekbench Multi 9300 2249
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2510x1156 720x1570
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 206 g 219 g
Price $401 $230
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Vivo Y500s
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y500s
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Vivo Y500s
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo Y500s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500s Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
33/100 -450.6%
560863 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Vivo Y500s by 450.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Vivo Y500s
$230

Price difference: $171. Vivo Y500s is cheaper by $171.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (53/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (42/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500s is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y500s?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s by 35 points (68/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo Y500s?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo Y500s — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y500s?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y500s?

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

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo Y500s?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y500s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.