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).
Redmi K90
Vivo Y90
- 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)
- Lighter: 163g vs 206g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)
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).
| 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 | — |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y90
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y90
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y90
- 4030 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo Y90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Vivo Y90 by 1886.5% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y90
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.