Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Vivo Y77 (China)

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo Y77 (China) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 930. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y77 (China) leads — 29/100 vs 22/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5020 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y77 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 209g).

The Vivo Y77 (China) edges out the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 46
Battery 40
Design 38
Value for money 55
Vivo Y77 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 5020 vs 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (40/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y77 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 194g vs 209g

  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y77 (China), the Vivo Y77 (China) scores 7 points higher (29/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max leads (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (46/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Vivo Y77 (China) are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (57/100 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 Y77 (China): The Vivo Y77 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 9 Pro Max Vivo Y77 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G MediaTek Dimensity 930
AnTuTu 514398
Geekbench Single 746
Geekbench Multi 1762
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5020 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 33W 80W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 10.0; MIUI 11 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 450 nits
NFC no no
Dimensions 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm 164.2×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 209 g 194 g
Price
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Vivo Y77 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Vivo Y77 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
  • 5020 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery
Vivo Y77 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y77 (China) (46/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Vivo Y77 (China) are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y77 (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (57/100 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 Y77 (China)?

The Vivo Y77 (China) edges out the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Vivo Y77 (China)?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo Y77 (China) — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Vivo Y77 (China)?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max leads on camera score (46/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max over the Vivo Y77 (China)?

The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y77 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.