vivo X90 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Compare vivo X90 Pro+ vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5500mAh vs 5000mAh…
vivo
X90 Pro+
$999
2categories won
Xiaomi
14 Ultra
$1,299
12categories won
8 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 14 Ultra takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra proves superior overall against the vivo X90 Pro+, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 14 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery life remains closely matched. Choose the 14 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the X90 Pro+ if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
Both phones deliver comparable battery performance with 5,500 mAh.
14 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 16GB RAM.
14 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.
X90 Pro+ provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $999 vs $1299.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
X90 Pro+ vs 14 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | X90 Pro+ | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 | 1440 x 3200 |
| Pixel density | 518 ppi | 522 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1800 nits | 3000 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | X90 Pro+ | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Process node | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 1,610,000 | 2,050,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 5240 | 6980Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | X90 Pro+ | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 4 | 4 |
| Optical zoom | 3.5x | 5xWinner |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps Dolby Vision |
Battery and charging
| Specification | X90 Pro+ | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAhWinner | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | X90 Pro+ | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 220 g |
| Thickness | 9.7 mm | 9.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Ceramic skylight Skyline ribbon, eco-friendly grained vegan leather back, aluminum frame | High-strength aluminum unibody, nano-tech vegan leather back |
Software and support
| Specification | X90 Pro+ | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS updates | 3 years | 4 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 3 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | X90 Pro+ | 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $999Winner | $1,299 |
vivo X90 Pro+
The vivo X90 Pro+ cemented itself in smartphone history as the apex mobile imaging powerhouse, brandishing a massive 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor, dual telephoto lenses, bespoke V2 imaging silicon, and ZEISS T* optics.
- Display
- 6.78"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
With its Sony LYT-900 1-inch main sensor featuring stepless variable aperture from f/1.63 to f/4.0, dual periscope/telephoto lenses, 90W fast charging, and optional Leica Photography Kit, the 14 Ultra is a pure photographer’s camera.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh