Motorola Moto G17 Power vs Redmi K90 Max
The Motorola Moto G17 Power (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $209 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 41/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G17 Power
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Motorola Moto G17 Power better?
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $504
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 Power vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 34 points higher (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G17 Power — 40/100, Redmi K90 Max — 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 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 Power and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Motorola Moto G17 Power are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G17 Power | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | $504 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G17 Power
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G17 Power and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Motorola Moto G17 Power by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $295. Motorola Moto G17 Power was $295 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (96/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 Power and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power (78/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Motorola Moto G17 Power are nearly equal (41/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 Power or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 Power by 34 points (75/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 Power and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Motorola Moto G17 Power has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G17 Power or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 Power over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.