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).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 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)
- Lighter: 192g vs 210g
- Cheaper: $166 vs $561
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
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).
| 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 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 583.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $395. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is cheaper by $395.
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).
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.