The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Y91i | Y90 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Connectivity | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
vivo Y90, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 332
- against 199
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,145
- against 795
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Y91i | Y90 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Helio A22 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.95 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 57,488 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 199 | 332 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 795 | 1,145 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four 1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.45 GHz Cortex-A53 cores. | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Y91i | Y90 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Red | Black, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 75.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Body Height | 155.1 mm | 155.1 mm |
| Weight | 163.5 g | 163.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 82.4 % | 82.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Y91i | Y90 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,030 mAh | 4,030 mAh |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | — |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Non-Removable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Y91i | Y90 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ | 6.22″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,520 px | 1,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 271 ppi Best value | 270 ppi |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Y91i | Y90 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Y91i | Y90 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Y91i | Y90 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Y91i | Y90 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.28 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.61 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Y91i | Y90 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Y91i | Y90 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | 1908, 1823 |
