Redmi K90 Ultra vs Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 60/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9210 mAh vs 8550); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 1,007,140).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 1007140
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3481
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 227g vs 230g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9210 vs 8550 mAh
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 13 points higher (73/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 1007140 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 9210 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 163.5×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
- 9210 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Redmi Note 17 Pro Max by 221.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max (92/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max and the Redmi K90 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is noticeably better than the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is a better fit for those who care about battery life.