Realme 15T vs Redmi K90

The Realme 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $250 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 34/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 877,641); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15T doesn't.

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme 15T by 34 points (68/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 15T
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 50
Design 37
Value for money 93
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Realme 15T better?
  • Cheaper: $250 vs $401

  • Better value for money (93/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 877641
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
  • Lighter: 206g vs 210g

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (42/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 15T vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 34 points higher (68/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 15T leads (93/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (69/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Realme 15T (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Realme 15T (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 15T is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).

Realme 15T: The Realme 15T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme 15T Redmi K90
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 877641 3088357
Geekbench Single 1011 3050
Geekbench Multi 2813 9300
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 158.4×75.2×7.8 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 210 g 206 g
Price $250 $401
Camera comparison
Realme 15T
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Realme 15T
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme 15T
  • 7000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 15T and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 15T MediaTek Dimensity 7300
34/100
877641 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +71.6%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Realme 15T by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme 15T
$250
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $151. Realme 15T is cheaper by $151.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (69/100 vs 2/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Realme 15T (53/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Realme 15T (71/100 vs 50/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme 15T is a bit better (93/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 15T or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Realme 15T by 34 points (68/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 15T and the Redmi K90?

The Realme 15T has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 15T or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 15T or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Realme 15T over the Redmi K90?

The Realme 15T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.