Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $561 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 85/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 3,030,376); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (210g vs 225g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max edges out the Xiaomi 15 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 87
Battery 80
Portability 29
Value for money 82
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 3030376
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10200
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 210g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $561 vs $999

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 1 points higher (86/100 vs 85/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 29/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).

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.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra: The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 4119955 3030376
Geekbench Single 3640 3050
Geekbench Multi 11033 10200
Display 6.9" OLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm
Weight 210 g 225 g
Price $561 $999
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
85/100 -36.0%
3030376 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 15 Ultra by 36.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
$999

Price difference: $438. Redmi K90 Pro Max is cheaper by $438.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (54/100 vs 29/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max edges out the Xiaomi 15 Ultra by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.