Redmi 17 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Redmi 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 46/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 7500); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 624,021).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Redmi 17 better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 624021
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 976
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 2250
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 232g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (41/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 17 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 29 points higher (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (78/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 17 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 624021 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 976 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2250 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 825 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | 170.1×78.4×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Redmi 17
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 17
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 17 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Redmi 17 by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi 17
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (96/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Redmi 17 (78/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17 by 29 points (75/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.