Apple iPhone 15 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 15 (2023) runs on the Apple A16 Bionic, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 65/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3349); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 1,628,541); the Apple iPhone 15 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 210g).
Apple iPhone 15
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 171g vs 210g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1628541
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2630
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 6744
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3349 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 15 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (86/100 vs 65/100). 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 20/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 15 — 42/100, 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 (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 15 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (89/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (78/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1628541 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2630 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6744 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 145 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $561 |
Apple iPhone 15
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 15
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 15
- 3349 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 15 and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 15 by 60.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $238. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $238 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (98/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (81/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 15 are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 (89/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 15 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (78/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 15 or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 15 by 21 points (86/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 15 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 15 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 15 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 over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 15 is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.