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; estimated prices are $665 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 (3,119,308 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 227g).
Apple iPhone 17e
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3041
- Lighter: 163g vs 227g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 9454
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper: $420 vs $665
- 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)
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). 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).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Redmi K90 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 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 | |
| Price | $665 | $420 |
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Apple iPhone 17e by 30.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $245. Redmi K90 Ultra is cheaper by $245.
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).
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.