Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo Y23

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 52/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 750,481); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 22 points (74/100 vs 52/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
Vivo Y23
Performance 51
Display 84
Camera 51
Battery 25
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2318
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4000 mAh

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 227g

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo Y23, the Redmi K90 Max scores 22 points higher (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (95/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (78/100 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 Y23: The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Vivo Y23
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 3803420 750481
Geekbench Single 3228 936
Geekbench Multi 9553 2318
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" Amoled
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 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 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm
Weight 227 g 179 g
Launch price $504
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo Y23
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Vivo Y23
  • 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 Y23
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Vivo Y23 MediaTek Dimensity 920
52/100 -406.8%
750481 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo Y23 by 406.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Vivo Y23
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (95/100 vs 51/100).

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 Y23 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (78/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (78/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y23?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 22 points (74/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo Y23?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y23?

The Vivo Y23 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo Y23?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 51/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo Y23?

The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.