REDMI K90 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
64.4Performance64.4
78.7Display82.8
43.4Camera75.4
83.2Battery88.7
86.7Features100
4 spec wins — REDMI K90 Ultra6 spec wins — Vivo X500 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo X500 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 78.7 to 69.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+32) and features (+13). REDMI K90 Ultra 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 Ultra
- 15% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 144 Hz
- 11% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 90 W
Reasons to pick the Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Stronger display score: 83 vs 79
- Stronger camera score: 75 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 83
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.85 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1440x3168 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi | 507 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+15% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 4,400 nits+26% |
| Screen-to-body | 90.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.57 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP+150% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,550 mAh+7% | 8,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+11% | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 40 W |
Design
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g+1% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | — |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | — |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |