Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (2023) runs on the Apple A17 Pro, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 72/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4441); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 1,452,754).
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Better camera (83/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1452754
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4441 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 210g vs 221g
- Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $1199
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (86/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — 54/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1452754 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2900 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2796x1290 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 154 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.3 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $561 |
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2796x1290
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 4441 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $638. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $638 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (98/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a bit better (83/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (89/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max leads on camera score (83/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.