Redmi K90 vs Vivo Y53t 5G

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 35/100 (a 41-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 (3,077,585 vs 515,647); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't; the Vivo Y53t 5G is noticeably lighter (186g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G by 41 points (76/100 vs 35/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90

Performance 91
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 80

Vivo Y53t 5G

Performance 40
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 65
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K90 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 690
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1736
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)

What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?

  • Lighter: 186g vs 206g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Redmi K90 scores 41 points higher (76/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K90 Vivo Y53t 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 3077585 515647
Geekbench Single 3013 690
Geekbench Multi 9287 1736
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.5" LCD IPS
Resolution 2510x1156 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz —
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W —
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB —
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm
Weight 206 g 186 g
Launch price $401 —

Camera comparison

Redmi K90

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera

Vivo Y53t 5G

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Vivo Y53t 5G

  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery

Vivo Y53t 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo Y53t 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3077585 AnTuTu
Vivo Y53t 5G MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
35/100 -496.8%
515647 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Vivo Y53t 5G by 496.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90

$401

Vivo Y53t 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (91/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (82/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (58/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (72/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G by 41 points (76/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo Y53t 5G?

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