Redmi 15a vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $130 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 42/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 639,225); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15a
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Redmi 15a better?
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $561
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 15a vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi 15a — 64/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; 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 K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (78/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Redmi 15a are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 15a | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 15a and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Redmi 15a by 82.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $431. Redmi 15a was $431 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (97/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 15a (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (78/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Redmi 15a are nearly equal (54/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 15a or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 15a by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 15a and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi 15a has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 15a or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15a or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15a over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.