Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Redmi Note 15
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 15 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3; launch prices were $561 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 57/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5520); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 822,983); the Redmi Note 15 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 210g).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Redmi Note 15
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 822983
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2920
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5520 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $561
- Better portability (79/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Redmi Note 15, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Redmi Note 15 — 72/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 15 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (79/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Redmi Note 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 822983 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1015 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2920 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 2392x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5520 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | $229 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi Note 15
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi Note 15
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Redmi Note 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 15 by 400.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $332. Redmi Note 15 was $332 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 15 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (78/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 (89/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (79/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 15?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 by 29 points (86/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Redmi Note 15?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Redmi Note 15 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 15?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Redmi Note 15?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Redmi Note 15?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Note 15 is a better fit for everyday use.