Apple iPhone 17 vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $799 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 55/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 2,450,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Performance 64
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 13
Design 78
Value for money 55
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
  • Lighter: 177g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 2450000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3608
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8810
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3692 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
  • Cheaper: $561 vs $799

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (94/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (82/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (78/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (71/100 vs 55/100).

Apple iPhone 17: The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor Apple A19 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2450000 4119955
Geekbench Single 3608 3640
Geekbench Multi 8810 11033
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.9" OLED
Resolution 2622x1206 2608x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3692 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 26 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 177 g 210 g
Price $799 $561
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
43
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
  • 3692 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
13
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 17 Apple A19
55/100
2450000 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +40.5%
4119955 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 17 by 40.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17
$799
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561

Price difference: $238. Redmi K90 Pro Max is cheaper by $238.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (94/100 vs 64/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (74/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (82/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (78/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (71/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 by 29 points (84/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 43/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 64/100).

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

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