Motorola Moto G17 vs Redmi K90 Ultra

The Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $198 and $420. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 40/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5200); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 358,383).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 33 points (73/100 vs 40/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G17
Performance 30
Display 56
Camera 39
Battery 48
Portability 54
Value for money 44
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money
What makes Motorola Moto G17 better?
  • Cheaper: $198 vs $420

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Moto G17 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 33 points higher (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

Motorola Moto G17: The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Motorola Moto G17 Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 358383 3119308
Geekbench Single 432 3041
Geekbench Multi 1416 9494
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1280x2772
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
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1050 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 227 g
Price $198 $420
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 32MP
39
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G17
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
56
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G17
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Overall performance score

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

Motorola Moto G17 MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme
40/100
358383 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +88.5%
3119308 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Motorola Moto G17 by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Motorola Moto G17
$198
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420

Price difference: $222. Motorola Moto G17 is cheaper by $222.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (92/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (94/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (78/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 by 33 points (73/100 vs 40/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G17 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.

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

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Motorola Moto G17 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.