Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 56/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 960,724); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Vivo Y23 Pro
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 227g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 17 points higher (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (83/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 960724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1143 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3353 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 171 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo Y23 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Vivo Y23 Pro by 236.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y23 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (92/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (52/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (78/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (83/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.