Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo Y27 (2023)

The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y27 (2023) (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 38/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 346,495); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y27 (2023) doesn't; the Vivo Y27 (2023) is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y27 (2023) by 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
Vivo Y27 (2023)
Performance 29
Display 57
Camera 30
Battery 48
Portability 63
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1364
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo Y27 (2023) better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 227g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo Y27 (2023), the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 35 points higher (73/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y27 (2023) (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y27 (2023) (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y27 (2023) (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y27 (2023) notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).

Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y27 (2023): The Vivo Y27 (2023) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Ultra Vivo Y27 (2023)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 3119308 346495
Geekbench Single 3041 420
Geekbench Multi 9494 1364
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1280x2772 1080x2388
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 600 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 164.1×76.2×8.1 mm
Weight 227 g 190 g
Launch price $420
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo Y27 (2023)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Vivo Y27 (2023)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Vivo Y27 (2023)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Vivo Y27 (2023), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Vivo Y27 (2023) MediaTek Helio G85
38/100 -800.2%
346495 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Vivo Y27 (2023) by 800.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Vivo Y27 (2023)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y27 (2023) (92/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y27 (2023) (94/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y27 (2023) (78/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y27 (2023) notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y27 (2023)?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y27 (2023) by 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo Y27 (2023)?

The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo Y27 (2023) — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y27 (2023)?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Vivo Y27 (2023)?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo Y27 (2023)?

The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y27 (2023) is a better fit for everyday use.