Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo V23e

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo V23e (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 49/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 493,222); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V23e doesn't; the Vivo V23e is noticeably lighter (172g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e by 25 points (74/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
Vivo V23e
Performance 41
Display 84
Camera 51
Battery 28
Portability 83
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 493222
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 678
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1895
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4050 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo V23e better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 172g vs 227g

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (83/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo V23e, the Redmi K90 Max scores 25 points higher (74/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23e leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23e is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (78/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23e significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (83/100 vs 41/100).

Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo V23e: The Vivo V23e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Vivo V23e
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio G96
AnTuTu 3803420 493222
Geekbench Single 3228 678
Geekbench Multi 9553 1895
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 4050 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP66
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 160.9×74.3×7.4 mm
Weight 227 g 172 g
Launch price $504
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo V23e
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Vivo V23e
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Vivo V23e
  • 4050 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
28
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo V23e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Vivo V23e MediaTek Helio G96
49/100 -671.1%
493222 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo V23e by 671.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Vivo V23e
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (95/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23e is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (78/100 vs 28/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23e significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (83/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo V23e?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e by 25 points (74/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo V23e?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo V23e — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo V23e?

The Vivo V23e leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo V23e?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo V23e?

The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo V23e is a better fit for everyday use.