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 — 76/100 vs 46/100 (a 30-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 (3,077,585 vs 535,127); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y73 doesn't; the Vivo Y73 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Vivo Y73
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Vivo Y73 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 170g vs 206g
- Better display (84/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Vivo Y73, the Redmi K90 scores 30 points higher (76/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y73 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y73 (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (72/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y73 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (83/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Vivo Y73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 3077585 | 535127 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 672 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1908 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $401 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo Y73
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y73
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y73
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 and Vivo Y73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Vivo Y73 by 475.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y73
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (91/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y73 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Vivo Y73 (58/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (72/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y73 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (83/100 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 30 points (76/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Vivo Y73?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Vivo Y73 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y73?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Vivo Y73?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Vivo Y73?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.