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).
Redmi K90 Max
Vivo Y23
- 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)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 227g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 41/100)
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).
| 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 | — |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y23
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y23
- 6.4" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo Y23 by 406.8% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y23
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.