Redmi K90 vs Vivo Y6
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $401 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 45/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y6 has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 7100); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 560,863).
Redmi K90
Vivo Y6
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2249
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Lighter: 206g vs 219g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 7100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $401
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo Y6, the Redmi K90 scores 31 points higher (76/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Redmi K90 — 90/100, Vivo Y6 — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y6 (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y6 (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y6 (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Vivo Y6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 560863 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $401 | $200 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y6
- Main: 50MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y6
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y6
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo Y6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Vivo Y6 by 450.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $201. Vivo Y6 was $201 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y6 (92/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y6 (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y6 (58/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y6?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y6 by 31 points (76/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo Y6?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y6 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y6?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y6?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo Y6?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y6 is a better fit for everyday use.