Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Redmi K90 Max
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 33/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 2,085,000).
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Redmi K90 Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 3228
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 16/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 2085000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 8810
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 34 points higher (67/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (82/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (50/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | 3803420 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Price | — | $504 |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Apple iPhone 17 Air by 45.2% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (82/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (32/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (77/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (50/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air by 34 points (67/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.