Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $504 and $153. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 26/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 548,631); the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 548631
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $153 vs $504
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (99/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, the Redmi K90 Max scores 41 points higher (67/100 vs 26/100). 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 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads (99/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (99/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 548631 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $504 | $153 |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by 593.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $351. Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is cheaper by $351.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (77/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (99/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by 41 points (67/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G — 26/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.