Redmi K90 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $420 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 45/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $420
- Better portability (70/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 28 points higher (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $147 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 483.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $273. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $273 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (92/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (78/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 28 points (73/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.