Apple iPhone 17e vs Redmi K90 Pro Max

The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $599 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 38/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 2,085,000); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Performance 59
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 4
Design 96
Value for money 69
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
  • Lighter: 163g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 2085000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3610
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8810
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Cheaper: $561 vs $599

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 4/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (71/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 4/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (94/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (82/100 vs 4/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (96/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).

Apple iPhone 17e: The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for everyday use.
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 17e Redmi K90 Pro Max
Processor Apple A19 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2085000 4119955
Geekbench Single 3610 3640
Geekbench Multi 8810 11033
Display 6.1" OLED 6.9" OLED
Resolution 2556x1179 2608x1200
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3600 mAh 7560 mAh
Charging 20W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 19 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 163 g 210 g
Price $599 $561
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Front: 24MP
29
camera
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
  • 3600 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 15W
4
battery
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 17e Apple A19
38/100
2085000 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +49.4%
4119955 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 17e by 49.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17e
$599
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561

Price difference: $38. Redmi K90 Pro Max is cheaper by $38.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (94/100 vs 59/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (74/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (82/100 vs 4/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (96/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (71/100 vs 69/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 46 points (84/100 vs 38/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 84/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 29/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 59/100).

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

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