Apple iPhone 17e vs Redmi K90

The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $599 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 38/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 2,085,000); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 30 points (68/100 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
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 3050
  • Lighter: 163g vs 206g

  • Better design/ergonomics (96/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 2085000
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 8810
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper: $401 vs $599

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 59/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 4/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 30 points higher (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 4/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (69/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (71/100 vs 4/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).

Apple iPhone 17e: The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17e Redmi K90
Processor Apple A19 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 2085000 3088357
Geekbench Single 3610 3050
Geekbench Multi 8810 9300
Display 6.1" OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2556x1179 2510x1156
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3600 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 20W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 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
Dimensions 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 163 g 206 g
Price $599 $401
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Front: 24MP
29
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
  • 3600 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 15W
4
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 17e Apple A19
38/100
2085000 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +32.5%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Apple iPhone 17e by 32.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Apple iPhone 17e
$599
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $198. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $198.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (69/100 vs 59/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (53/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (71/100 vs 4/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (96/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 69/100).

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

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 30 points (68/100 vs 38/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

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

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 29/100).

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

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 59/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.