Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Vivo Y18
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y18 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 37/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 346,495); the Vivo Y18 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 210g).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Vivo Y18
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 185g vs 210g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y18, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Vivo Y18 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 840 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | — |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y18
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y18
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y18
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Vivo Y18, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Vivo Y18 by 1089.0% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y18
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (98/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (81/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y18 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y18?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 by 49 points (86/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo Y18?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo Y18 — 37/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y18?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Vivo Y18?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y18 is a better fit for everyday use.