Redmi K90 Max vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $504 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 77/100 vs 67/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 3,740,528).
Redmi K90 Max
Vivo iQOO 15
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 3740528
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9300
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Cheaper: $504 vs $599
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 78/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 69/100)
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 16/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 10 points higher (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 77/100. In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (31/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $504 | $599 |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Vivo iQOO 15 by 1.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $95. Redmi K90 Max is cheaper by $95.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (74/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 77/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (31/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Max — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.