Redmi K90 vs Vivo Y90

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y90 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 21/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,086,235 vs 155,362); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y90 doesn't; the Vivo Y90 is noticeably lighter (163g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 by 55 points (76/100 vs 21/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
Vivo Y90
Performance 10
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3086235 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4030 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y90 better?
  • Lighter: 163g vs 206g

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo Y90, the Redmi K90 scores 55 points higher (76/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (72/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y90 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y90: The Vivo Y90 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Vivo Y90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 3086235 155362
Geekbench Single 3041 300
Geekbench Multi 9494 486
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.2" IPS LCD
Resolution 2510x1156 720x1520
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4030 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 32GB
OS Android 16 Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4.5
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 155.1×75.1×8.3 mm
Weight 206 g 163 g
Launch price $401
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Vivo Y90
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Vivo Y90
  • 6.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1520
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Vivo Y90
  • 4030 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo Y90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100
3086235 AnTuTu
Vivo Y90 MediaTek Helio A22
21/100 -1886.5%
155362 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Vivo Y90 by 1886.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90
$401
Vivo Y90
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (92/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (82/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (58/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 (72/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y90 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y90?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y90 by 55 points (76/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo Y90?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y90 — 21/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y90?

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

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo Y90?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y90 is a better fit for everyday use.