Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $561 and $799. Both devices score the same overall rating of 84/100. Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 7400); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 4,119,955); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (210g vs 227g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 84/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 97
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 86
Design 16
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 7400 mAh
  • Lighter: 210g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $561 vs $799

  • Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 4119955
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 94/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

The Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 84/100. In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (37/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (71/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 4119955 4602290
Geekbench Single 3640 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033 11033
Display 6.9" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 210 g 227 g
Price $561 $799
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
86
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +10.5%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Redmi K90 Pro Max by 10.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799

Price difference: $238. Redmi K90 Pro Max is cheaper by $238.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 74/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (37/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (71/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

Both devices scored 84/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 84/100.

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.