Redmi K40 vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Redmi K40 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K40 leads — 34/100 vs 22/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K40 has the bigger battery (4520 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 196g).

The Redmi K40 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K40
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 28
Design 55
Value for money 89
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4520 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (28/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 196g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K40 vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Redmi K40 scores 12 points higher (34/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K40 leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K40 is a bit better (28/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40 (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (89/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K40: The Redmi K40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K40 Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4520 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC no
Dimensions 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 196 g 171 g
Price $309
Camera comparison
Redmi K40
  • Main: 48MP f/1.79
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
31
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K40
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K40
  • 4520 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
28
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K40
$309
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K40 (52/100 vs 31/100).

battery

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

design

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

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K40 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (89/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Redmi K40 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

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

The Redmi K40 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

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

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 31/100).

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

The Redmi K40 leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).

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

The Redmi K40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.