Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Redmi K90 Max

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $1199 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 63/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 2,601,000).

The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Performance 72
Display 100
Camera 66
Battery 41
Design 8
Value for money 27
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3228
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10223 vs 9553

  • Better camera (66/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 2601000
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4823 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 227g vs 233g
  • Cheaper: $504 vs $1199

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 72/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (16/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 4 points higher (67/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (16/100 vs 8/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (75/100 vs 27/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Redmi K90 Max
Processor Apple A19 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 2601000 3803420
Geekbench Single 3933 3228
Geekbench Multi 10223 9553
Display 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2868x1320 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4823 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 18 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 26 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP66
Dimensions 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 233 g 227 g
Price $1199 $504
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
66
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2868x1320
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
  • 4823 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
41
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple A19 Pro
63/100
2601000 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100 +31.6%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 31.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1199
Redmi K90 Max
$504

Price difference: $695. Redmi K90 Max is cheaper by $695.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (82/100 vs 72/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (66/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (77/100 vs 41/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (16/100 vs 8/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (75/100 vs 27/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (66/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 72/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.