Redmi K40 Pro vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Redmi K40 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K40 Pro leads — 36/100 vs 22/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K40 Pro has the bigger battery (4520 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi K40 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 196g).

The Redmi K40 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K40 Pro
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 28
Design 55
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 4520 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (28/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 196g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K40 Pro vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Redmi K40 Pro scores 14 points higher (36/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40 Pro leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40 Pro is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K40 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K40 Pro is a bit better (28/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Redmi K40 Pro: The Redmi K40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K40 Pro Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4520 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 12 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 163.7×76.4×7.8 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 196 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Redmi K40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
41
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K40 Pro
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K40 Pro
  • 4520 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
28
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40 Pro is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K40 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K40 Pro is a bit better (28/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 Pro (86/100 vs 55/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K40 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi K40 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K40 Pro and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi K40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K40 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K40 Pro or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi K40 Pro leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K40 Pro over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi K40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.