Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $561 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 86/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 7000); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 3,274,157); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 210g).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 3274157
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10162
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper: $561 vs $709
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 87/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Lighter: 191g vs 210g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 1 points higher (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 87/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $561 | $709 |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 17 by 25.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $148. Redmi K90 Pro Max is cheaper by $148.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Redmi K90 Pro Max are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 87/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.