Redmi K90 vs Vivo Y73

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y73 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 18/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 534,895); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y73 doesn't; the Vivo Y73 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 by 50 points (68/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Vivo Y73
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 15
Design 87
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 534895
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 673
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1881
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y73 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 170g vs 206g

  • Better design/ergonomics (87/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo Y73, the Redmi K90 scores 50 points higher (68/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y73 (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (71/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y73 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y73 (82/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y73: The Vivo Y73 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Vivo Y73
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio G95
AnTuTu 3088357 534895
Geekbench Single 3050 673
Geekbench Multi 9300 1881
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Funtouch 11.1
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 570 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm
Weight 206 g 170 g
Price $401
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Vivo Y73
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y73
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Vivo Y73
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo Y73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Vivo Y73 MediaTek Helio G95
18/100 -477.4%
534895 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Vivo Y73 by 477.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Vivo Y73
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y73 (53/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (71/100 vs 15/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y73 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (87/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y73 (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y73?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 by 50 points (68/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo Y73?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo Y73 — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y73?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y73?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo Y73?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y73 is a better fit for everyday use.