Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Redmi K90
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 33/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 2,085,000).
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Redmi K90
- Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 3050
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 2085000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 8810
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 35 points higher (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (69/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2085000 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3610 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 206 g | |
| Price | — | $401 |
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Apple iPhone 17 Air by 32.5% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (69/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (53/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (71/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air by 35 points (68/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Redmi K90?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Redmi K90?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.