Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; estimated prices are $504 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 48/100 (a 26-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 602,971); the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 26 points (74/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Performance 47
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 602971
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 952
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1963
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $166 vs $504

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Redmi K90 Max scores 26 points higher (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (68/100 vs 41/100).

Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G: The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Samsung Exynos 1330
AnTuTu 3803420 602971
Geekbench Single 3228 952
Geekbench Multi 9553 1963
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 / One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 227 g 192 g
Price $504 $166
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless charging: no data
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Samsung Exynos 1330
48/100 -530.8%
602971 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 530.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
$166

Price difference: $338. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is cheaper by $338.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (95/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (94/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (78/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (68/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 26 points (74/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 47/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?

The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use.