Apple iPhone 17e vs Redmi K90 Ultra
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $599 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 59/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Redmi K90 Ultra
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 9287
- Lighter: 163g vs 227g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 2156126
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $599
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 14 points higher (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 21/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17e — 32/100, Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (78/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (83/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3233695 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $420 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 17e by 33.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $179. Redmi K90 Ultra was $179 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (92/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (94/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 17e are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (78/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (83/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Redmi K90 Ultra?
The Apple iPhone 17e 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.