Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Vivo Y23 Pro

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). Both devices score the same overall rating of 22/100. Key differences: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 209g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 22/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 46
Battery 40
Design 38
Value for money 55
Vivo Y23 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 52
Battery 19
Design 86
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4300 mAh

  • Longer battery life (40/100 vs 19/100)
What makes Vivo Y23 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 171g vs 209g

  • Better camera (52/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Vivo Y23 Pro received the same MobileRank rating — 22/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max leads (40/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (40/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max: The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y23 Pro: The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Vivo Y23 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G MediaTek Dimensity 1200 ()
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.6"
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2376
Refresh rate
Battery 5020 mAh 4300 mAh
Charging 33W
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB
OS Android 10.0; MIUI 11 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC no no
Dimensions 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm
Weight 209 g 171 g
Price
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
52
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 6.6"
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery
Vivo Y23 Pro
  • 4300 mAh
  • No wireless charging
19
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (40/100 vs 19/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (86/100 vs 38/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

Both devices scored 22/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo Y23 Pro.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max over the Vivo Y23 Pro?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.