Head to head

Vivo X500 Ultra vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Vivo X500 Ultra still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 219,999 against PKR 364,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro takes it by 17 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro costs PKR 145,000 less.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 500 mAh larger battery.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra charges 20W faster.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Vivo X500 Ultra if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Vivo X500 Ultra Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 364,999 PKR 219,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 30, 2026 (Expected) upcoming
Dimensions 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm Not listed
Weight 235 g Not listed
Water resistance IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant NOT certified
Display
Screen size 6.89 Inches Better 6.59-inch
Resolution 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) 2K Resolution (3200 × 1440 pixels) Better
Panel type LTPO AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 4500 nits (peak) 3000Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, 99% DCI-P3, 10-bit Color Depth LTPS OLED 120Hz Refresh Rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Xiaomi Shield Glass (most likely)
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) – Rumored
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno 850 Adreno GPU (exact model not announced)
Operating system Android 17, OriginOS 7 Android 16 (expected) HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Card slot No No microSD support
Camera
Main camera Triple Camera: 200 MP + 200 MP + 200 MP, LED Flash, Laser AF, ZEISS Optics, ZEISS T* Lens Coating, HDR, Panorama, 3D LUT Import Better 50MP Wide Camera 50MP Periscope Telephoto Camera Ultra-Wide Camera (details unknown) OIS Optical Zoom HDR Panorama
Selfie camera 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Not listed
Video recording 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+ Up to 8K recording (expected)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better Si/C Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh–7500mAh (rumored)
Wired charging 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better 100W Wired Charging 50W Wireless Charging (rumored)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active) Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass
USB USB Type-C 3.2, OTG USB Type-C, USB 3.x, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 17 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Vivo X500 Ultra can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Vivo X500 Ultra and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro in Pakistan?

Vivo X500 Ultra is listed at PKR 364,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro at PKR 219,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro cheaper by PKR 145,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?

Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Vivo X500 Ultra uses a 200 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?

Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Vivo X500 Ultra carries a 7500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro a 7000 mAh cell, with 120W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Vivo X500 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro while Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) – Rumored.

Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.