Redmi K90 Max vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $504 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 74/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 6300); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 3,569,354); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 3569354
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 6300 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $504 vs $825

  • Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 3228
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 9553
  • Lighter: 192g vs 227g

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 74/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 12 points higher (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 95/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (64/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).

Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3803420 3569354
Geekbench Single 3228 3310
Geekbench Multi 9553 10070
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 2656x1220
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 227 g 192 g
Price $504 $825
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100
3803420 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 -6.6%
3569354 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Xiaomi 17 Pro by 6.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Price difference: $321. Redmi K90 Max is cheaper by $321.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 95/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (81/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 78/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (64/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 74/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 Max — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.