Redmi K90 Ultra vs Redmi Note 15 Pro
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 15 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra; launch prices were $420 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 59/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6580); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 876,387); the Redmi Note 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Redmi Note 15 Pro
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 876387
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2939
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6580 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Redmi Note 15 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $420
- Better camera (49/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 15 Pro, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 14 points higher (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro leads (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, Redmi Note 15 Pro — 56/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (65/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Redmi Note 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 876387 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2939 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2700x1224 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 6580 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 163.6×78.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 15 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi Note 15 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 15 Pro
- 6580 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Redmi Note 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Redmi Note 15 Pro by 269.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $120. Redmi Note 15 Pro was $120 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (92/100 vs 56/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi Note 15 Pro (78/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 15 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (65/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 15 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi Note 15 Pro — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
The Redmi Note 15 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Redmi Note 15 Pro?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.