Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15R

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15R (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $561 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 2,817,788).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 15R — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90 Pro Max

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

Vivo iQOO 15R

Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 74
Portability 62
Value for money 70

What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 2817788
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6500 mAh

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 93/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 74/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 15R better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 197g vs 210g
  • Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $561

  • Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15R, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 74/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Vivo iQOO 15R — 70/100; 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 15R are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).

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 15R: The Vivo iQOO 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Vivo iQOO 15R
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3622315 2817788
Geekbench Single 3639 3639
Geekbench Multi 11047 11047
Display 6.9" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 157.6×74.4×7.9 mm
Weight 210 g 197 g
Launch price $561 $450

Camera comparison

Redmi K90 Pro Max

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

Vivo iQOO 15R

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K90 Pro Max

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

Vivo iQOO 15R

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K90 Pro Max

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

Vivo iQOO 15R

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery

Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3622315 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15R Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
73/100 -28.6%
2817788 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO 15R by 28.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90 Pro Max

$561

Vivo iQOO 15R

$450

Launch price difference: $111. Vivo iQOO 15R was $111 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15R are nearly equal (97/100 vs 93/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (78/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15R (89/100 vs 74/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15R is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 15R — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo iQOO 15R — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15R?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).

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

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 15R is a better fit for gamers and power users.