Apple iPhone 17 vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $788 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 67/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 2,450,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 227g).
Apple iPhone 17
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3041
- Lighter: 177g vs 227g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2450000
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper: $420 vs $788
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 90/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 6 points higher (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (73/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2450000 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 227 g | |
| Price | $788 | $420 |
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 17 by 21.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $368. Redmi K90 Ultra is cheaper by $368.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (78/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (73/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.