Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo Y23
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y23 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 52/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 750,481); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 doesn't; the Vivo Y23 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Ultra
Vivo Y23
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 227g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo Y23, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 21 points higher (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 leads (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (78/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Vivo Y23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 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 | 157.2×72.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | — |
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y23
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo Y23
- 6.4" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo Y23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Vivo Y23 by 315.6% in our overall performance rating.
Vivo Y23
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (92/100 vs 51/100).
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 Y23 is a bit better (51/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 (78/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y23 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y23?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 by 21 points (73/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo Y23?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo Y23 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y23?
The Vivo Y23 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y23?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo Y23?
The Redmi K90 Ultra 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.