Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $561 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 86/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 6800); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 3,942,923).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 3942923
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 210g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $561 vs $892
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 1 points higher (87/100 vs 86/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | $892 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) by 4.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $331. Redmi K90 Pro Max was $331 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Redmi K90 Pro Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.