REDMI K90 Max vs vivo X Fold5
64.4Performance52.9
79.4Display71.7
43.4Camera63
83.2Battery80.9
86.7Features78.7
5 spec wins — REDMI K90 Max5 spec wins — vivo X Fold5
InnoReviews verdict
REDMI K90 Max wins this phone face-off, 69.2 to 66.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+12) and features (+8). vivo X Fold5 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the REDMI K90 Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 53
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 72
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 79
- 43% higher capacity: 8,550 mAh vs 6,000 mAh
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the vivo X Fold5
- Stronger camera score: 63 vs 43
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 29% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
- 18% higher Screen size: 8.03 ″ vs 6.83 ″
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | vivo X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 8.03 ″+18% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Foldable LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2200x2480 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+8% | 413 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 4,500 nits+29% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 90.9 % |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | vivo X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,154Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 6,483Top 29% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | vivo X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.57 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | vivo X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,550 mAh+43% | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+25% | 80 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 40 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 13.4 h |
Design
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | vivo X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 217 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+11% | 9.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69 | IP58/IP59 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | vivo X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | vivo X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 15 (Funtouch OS 15, OriginOS 5 in China) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | vivo X Fold5 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |