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REDMI K90 Max vs REDMI Note 15

WINNER
REDMI K90 Max
69.2Inno Score
VS
REDMI Note 15
44.4Inno Score
64.4Performance21.8
79.4Display65.5
43.4Camera36.4
83.2Battery57.3
86.7Features60
9 spec wins — REDMI K90 Max3 spec wins — REDMI Note 15

InnoReviews verdict

REDMI K90 Max wins this phone face-off, 69.2 to 44.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+43) and features (+27). REDMI Note 15 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the REDMI K90 Max

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 22
  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 66
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 36
  • Stronger battery score: 83 vs 57
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 60

Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 15

  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 19% lower weight: 184 g vs 227 g

Display

Display comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus REDMI Note 15
SpecREDMI K90 MaxREDMI Note 15
Screen size6.83 ″+1%6.77 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1280x27721080x2392
Pixel density447 ppi+15%388 ppi
Refresh rate165 Hz+38%120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits+9%3,200 nits
Screen-to-body—93.7 %

Performance

Performance comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus REDMI Note 15
SpecREDMI K90 MaxREDMI Note 15
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 9500MediaTek Helio G100 Ultra
Geekbench 6 (single)—738Bottom 16%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,990Bottom 17%
RAM (max)16 GB+100%8 GB
Storage options256/512GB/1TB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus REDMI Note 15
SpecREDMI K90 MaxREDMI Note 15
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.68f/1.7
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video8K@30fps1080p@60fps
Front camera20 MP20 MP
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus REDMI Note 15
SpecREDMI K90 MaxREDMI Note 15
Capacity8,550 mAh+43%6,000 mAh
Wired charging100 W+203%33 W
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus REDMI Note 15
SpecREDMI K90 MaxREDMI Note 15
Weight227 g184 g+19%
Thickness8.2 mm7.9 mm+3%
IP ratingIP66/IP68/IP69IP64
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus REDMI Note 15
SpecREDMI K90 MaxREDMI Note 15
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus REDMI Note 15
SpecREDMI K90 MaxREDMI Note 15
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 15 (HyperOS 2)

Audio

Audio comparison: REDMI K90 Max versus REDMI Note 15
SpecREDMI K90 MaxREDMI Note 15
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jack—No

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