Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 22/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 62 points (84/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4300 mAh

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 52/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (74/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (82/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (71/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 4119955
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.9" OLED 6.6"
Resolution 2608x1200 1080x2376
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 210 g 171 g
Price $561
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (94/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (74/100 vs 52/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (82/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (86/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (71/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro by 62 points (84/100 vs 22/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 52/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).

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

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