REDMI K90 Max vs Vivo X500
64.4Performance46.7
79.4Display81
43.4Camera70.5
83.2Battery88.7
86.7Features76
5 spec wins — REDMI K90 Max6 spec wins — Vivo X500
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: REDMI K90 Max scores 69.2 against 69.6 for Vivo X500. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Vivo X500 edges ahead in camera and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the REDMI K90 Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 76
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
- 15% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 144 Hz
- 14% higher capacity: 8,550 mAh vs 7,500 mAh
Reasons to pick the Vivo X500
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 83
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 150% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 20 MP
- 14% higher Peak brightness: 4,000 nits vs 3,500 nits
Display
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+4% | 6.59 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1260x2750 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi | 459 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+15% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 4,000 nits+14% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 95.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.1 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP+150% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,550 mAh+14% | 7,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+11% | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 40 W |
Design
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 211 g+7% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Software
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) |
| OS update pledge | — | 5 years |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |