Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Vivo Y23

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 52/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 750,481); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90
Vivo Y23
Performance 51
Display 84
Camera 51
Battery 25
Portability 78
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 750481
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 936
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2318
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4000 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 210g

  • Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y23, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (98/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y23 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (78/100 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 Y23: The Vivo Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Vivo Y23
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 4119955 750481
Geekbench Single 3640 936
Geekbench Multi 11033 2318
Display 6.9" OLED 6.4" Amoled
Resolution 2608x1200 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 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 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm
Weight 210 g 179 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 Y23
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Vivo Y23
  • 6.4" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
84
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Vivo Y23
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Vivo Y23 MediaTek Dimensity 920
52/100 -449.0%
750481 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Vivo Y23 by 449.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Vivo Y23
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (98/100 vs 51/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y23 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 (78/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (89/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (78/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 51/100).

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

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 Y23 is a better fit for everyday use.