Redmi K90 Ultra vs Vivo Y56

The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y56 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 42/100 (a 31-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 515,647); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y56 doesn't; the Vivo Y56 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 by 31 points (73/100 vs 42/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
Vivo Y56
Performance 41
Display 57
Camera 32
Battery 43
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1794
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo Y56 better?
  • Lighter: 184g vs 227g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Vivo Y56, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 31 points higher (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y56 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (67/100 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 Y56: The Vivo Y56 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Ultra Vivo Y56
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 700
AnTuTu 3119308 515647
Geekbench Single 3041 688
Geekbench Multi 9494 1794
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1280x2772 1080x2408
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69 IPX4
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 164.1×75.6×8.2 mm
Weight 227 g 184 g
Launch price $420
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Vivo Y56
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Vivo Y56
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Vivo Y56
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Vivo Y56 MediaTek Dimensity 700
42/100 -504.9%
515647 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Vivo Y56 by 504.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Vivo Y56
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (92/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (94/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (78/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y56 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (67/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 by 31 points (73/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Vivo Y56?

The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo Y56 — 42/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Vivo Y56?

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