Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 56/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 960,724); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Vivo Y23 Pro
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 227g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Redmi K90 Max scores 19 points higher (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (83/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 3760662 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $504 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 291.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y23 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (96/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (78/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (83/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.