Redmi 17C vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $100 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 32/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 358,608); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17C
Redmi K90 Pro Max
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $561
- Overall rating 32/100
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 54 points higher (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Redmi 17C — 52/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 17C | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3622315 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $561 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 17C and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Redmi 17C by 90.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $461. Redmi 17C was $461 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (97/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C (89/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Redmi 17C are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 17C by 54 points (86/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17C or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 17C or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.