Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $561 and $635. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 73/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5240); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 2,923,262); the Xiaomi 15 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 15 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
Xiaomi 15
Performance 67
Display 100
Camera 78
Battery 68
Design 61
Value for money 66
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 2923262
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3092
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9147
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5240 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Cheaper: $561 vs $635

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 67/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better value for money (71/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 better?
  • Lighter: 191g vs 210g

  • Better camera (78/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 15, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 11 points higher (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 15 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (61/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).

Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 15: The Xiaomi 15 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max Xiaomi 15
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 4119955 2923262
Geekbench Single 3640 3092
Geekbench Multi 11033 9147
Display 6.9" OLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 2670x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5240 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 147
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 15 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 152.3×71.2×8.4 mm
Weight 210 g 191 g
Price $561 $635
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Xiaomi 15
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 15
  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2670x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Xiaomi 15
  • 5240 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:20 hrs, total 31:54 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
68
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 -40.9%
2923262 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 15 by 40.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Xiaomi 15
$635

Price difference: $74. Redmi K90 Pro Max is cheaper by $74.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 (94/100 vs 67/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (78/100 vs 74/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 68/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 15 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (61/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 15 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi 15 — 73/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 67/100).

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

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