Redmi K90 vs Vivo Y51

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y51 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 40/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,086,235 vs 329,457); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y51 doesn't; the Vivo Y51 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 by 36 points (76/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
Vivo Y51
Performance 24
Display 83
Camera 34
Battery 43
Portability 59
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3086235 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y51 better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 206g

  • Better display (83/100 vs 82/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo Y51, the Redmi K90 scores 36 points higher (76/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 (92/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y51 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y51 (58/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y51 (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y51 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y51: The Vivo Y51 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Vivo Y51
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
AnTuTu 3086235 329457
Geekbench Single 3041 321
Geekbench Multi 9494 1128
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.4" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 10, Funtouch 10
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 159.3×75.2×8.7 mm
Weight 206 g 186 g
Launch price $401
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Vivo Y51
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Vivo Y51
  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Vivo Y51
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo Y51, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3086235 AnTuTu
Vivo Y51 Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
40/100 -836.8%
329457 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Vivo Y51 by 836.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90
$401
Vivo Y51
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 (92/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y51 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y51 (58/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y51 (72/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y51 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y51?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 by 36 points (76/100 vs 40/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo Y51?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y51 — 40/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y51?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y51?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo Y51?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y51 is a better fit for everyday use.