Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $561 and $599. Both devices score the same overall rating of 86/100. Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 3,622,315).

Both devices scored the same rating of 86/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90 Pro Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90

Vivo iQOO 15

Performance 94
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 85
Portability 48
Value for money 86

What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
  • Lighter: 210g vs 215g
  • Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $599

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 94/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 3622315
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)

Comparison verdict

The Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15 received the same MobileRank rating — 86/100. Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100; 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 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Vivo iQOO 15
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3622315 3758268
Geekbench Single 3639 3013
Geekbench Multi 11047 9287
Display 6.9" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 40W
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
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm
Weight 210 g 215 g
Launch price $561 $599

Camera comparison

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Vivo iQOO 15

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Vivo iQOO 15

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

Vivo iQOO 15

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3622315 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
86/100 +3.6%
3758268 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 leads Redmi K90 Pro Max by 3.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90 Pro Max

$561

Vivo iQOO 15

$599

Launch price difference: $38. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $38 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (99/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 78/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15?

Both devices scored 86/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Redmi K90 Pro Max (97/100 vs 94/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 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 Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.