Redmi K90 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $420 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 48/100 (a 25-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 607,489); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy M17
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $420
- Better portability (69/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 25 points higher (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi K90 Ultra — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy M17 — 76/100; 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 M17 (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (69/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1826 | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1100 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 | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $130 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 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 M17
- 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 M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 432.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $290. Samsung Galaxy M17 was $290 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (92/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (78/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (69/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 25 points (73/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.