Redmi 15a vs Redmi K90 Max
The Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 26/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 639,225); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't; the Redmi 15a is noticeably lighter (210g vs 227g).
Redmi 15a
Redmi K90 Max
- Lighter: 210g vs 227g
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 46/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi 15a vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 41 points higher (67/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (32/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (77/100 vs 46/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 15a notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (37/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3, up to 4 major Android upgrades | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $504 |
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 15a and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Redmi 15a by 83.2% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi 15a
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (32/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (77/100 vs 46/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi 15a notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (37/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 15a or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 41 points (67/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15a and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi 15a has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15a or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15a or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15a over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi 15a is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.