Redmi K90 Max vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $504 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 27/100 (a 40-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 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 602971
- 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: $147 vs $504
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Redmi K90 Max scores 40 points higher (67/100 vs 27/100). 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 leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (77/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 602971 | |
| 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 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 800 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 | $147 |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 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
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 530.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $357. Samsung Galaxy A17 is cheaper by $357.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (82/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (77/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (62/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 40 points (67/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 27/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
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 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.