Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo Y03
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y03 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 37/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 346,495); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y03 doesn't; the Vivo Y03 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Vivo Y03
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 227g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo Y03, the Redmi K90 Max scores 37 points higher (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y03 (95/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y03 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y03 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y03 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (63/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Vivo Y03 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 163.8×75.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | — |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y03
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y03
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y03
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo Y03, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo Y03 by 997.7% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y03
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y03 (95/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y03 (94/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y03 (78/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y03 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (63/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y03?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y03 by 37 points (74/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo Y03?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo Y03 — 37/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y03?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo Y03?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y03 is a better fit for everyday use.