Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo V23e
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo V23e (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 49/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 493,222); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V23e doesn't; the Vivo V23e is noticeably lighter (172g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Ultra
Vivo V23e
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 172g vs 227g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo V23e, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 24 points higher (73/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23e leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23e is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (78/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23e significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (83/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Vivo V23e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 160.9×74.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | — |
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo V23e
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo V23e
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo V23e
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo V23e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Vivo V23e by 555.6% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo V23e
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo V23e is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e (78/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V23e significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (83/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo V23e?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo V23e by 24 points (73/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo V23e?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo V23e — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo V23e?
The Vivo V23e leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo V23e?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo V23e?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo V23e is a better fit for everyday use.