Apple iPhone 15 vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 65/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 3349); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 1,626,008).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 15
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 15 better?
- Overall rating 65/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 1626008
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2631
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6602
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 3349 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $730 vs $799
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 — 44/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (97/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (95/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1626008 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2631 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6602 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 171 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | $730 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 15
- 3349 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 15 and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 15 by 56.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $69. Redmi K100 Pro Max was $69 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (97/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (91/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (95/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 by 28 points (93/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 76/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 15 over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.