Motorola Moto G17 vs Redmi K90 Max

The Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $198 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 23/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5200); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 358,383).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 44 points (67/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G17
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 42
Design 50
Value for money 96
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Motorola Moto G17 better?
  • Cheaper: $198 vs $504

  • Better camera (36/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (96/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 44 points higher (67/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G17 leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (77/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G17 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (50/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (96/100 vs 75/100).

Motorola Moto G17: The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G17 Redmi K90 Max
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 358383 3803420
Geekbench Single 432 3228
Geekbench Multi 1416 9553
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2772x1280
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP66
Dimensions 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 227 g
Price $198 $504
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
36
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G17
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G17
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Moto G17 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Moto G17 MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
23/100
358383 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100 +90.6%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Motorola Moto G17 by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G17
$198
Redmi K90 Max
$504

Price difference: $306. Motorola Moto G17 is cheaper by $306.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (77/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Motorola Moto G17 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (50/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G17 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (96/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 44 points (67/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G17 and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G17 or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Moto G17 over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.