Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Vivo Y56

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y56 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700; estimated prices are $561 and $240. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 20/100 (a 64-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 515,647); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y56 doesn't; the Vivo Y56 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 by 64 points (84/100 vs 20/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
Vivo Y56
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 70
Value for money 93
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1794
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Vivo Y56 better?
  • Lighter: 184g vs 210g
  • Cheaper: $240 vs $561

  • Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y56, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 64 points higher (84/100 vs 20/100). 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 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y56 leads (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y56 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y56 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (93/100 vs 71/100).

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 Y56: The Vivo Y56 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Vivo Y56
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 700
AnTuTu 4119955 515647
Geekbench Single 3640 688
Geekbench Multi 11033 1794
Display 6.9" OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2608x1200 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IPX4
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 164.1×75.6×8.2 mm
Weight 210 g 184 g
Price $561 $240
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Vivo Y56
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y56
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Vivo Y56
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Vivo Y56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Vivo Y56 MediaTek Dimensity 700
20/100 -699.0%
515647 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Vivo Y56 by 699.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Vivo Y56
$240

Price difference: $321. Vivo Y56 is cheaper by $321.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (94/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (74/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (82/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y56 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (70/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y56 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (93/100 vs 71/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y56?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 by 64 points (84/100 vs 20/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo Y56?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo Y56 — 20/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y56?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo Y56?

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

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Vivo Y56?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo Y56 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.