Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; estimated prices are $561 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 48/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 602,971); the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 38 points (86/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Performance 47
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 602971
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 952
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1963
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 210g
  • Cheaper: $166 vs $561

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).

Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro 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 Pro Max Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Samsung Exynos 1330
AnTuTu 4119955 602971
Geekbench Single 3640 952
Geekbench Multi 11033 1963
Display 6.9" OLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 5 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 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 IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm
Weight 210 g 192 g
Price $561 $166
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless charging: no data
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
4119955 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Samsung Exynos 1330
48/100 -583.3%
602971 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 583.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
$166

Price difference: $395. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is cheaper by $395.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (98/100 vs 47/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (78/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (89/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 38 points (86/100 vs 48/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).

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

The Redmi K90 Pro 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.