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).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 by 49 points (86/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90
Vivo Y18
Performance 29
Display 44
Camera
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • 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)
What makes Vivo Y18 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 210g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y18: The Vivo Y18 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Vivo Y18
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Vivo Y18
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Vivo Y18
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Vivo Y18, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Vivo Y18 MediaTek Helio G85
37/100 -1089.0%
346495 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Vivo Y18 by 1089.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Vivo Y18
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.