Redmi K40S vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Redmi K40S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K40S leads — 33/100 vs 22/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K40S has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi K40S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 195g).

The Redmi K40S is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K40S
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 35
Design 56
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K40S better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 195g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K40S vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Redmi K40S scores 11 points higher (33/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K40S leads (35/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K40S significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K40S (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K40S notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (35/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Redmi K40S: The Redmi K40S 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 K40S Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 3520
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 67W
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 12, MIUI 13 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 163.2×76.0×7.7 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 195 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Redmi K40S
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
31
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K40S
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K40S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K40S is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K40S significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K40S (52/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K40S notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (35/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K40S (86/100 vs 56/100).

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 K40S or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi K40S is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K40S and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi K40S has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K40S or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

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

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K40S or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi K40S leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K40S over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi K40S is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.