Redmi K90 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $401 and $153. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 26/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 548,631); the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by 42 points (68/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 28
Battery 37
Design 62
Value for money 99
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 548631
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1890
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 4G better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $153 vs $401

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, the Redmi K90 scores 42 points higher (68/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (53/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (71/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (62/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (99/100 vs 82/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G: The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 3088357 548631
Geekbench Single 3050 760
Geekbench Multi 9300 1890
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2510x1156 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 5 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm
Weight 206 g 190 g
Price $401 $153
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G MediaTek Helio G99
26/100 -462.9%
548631 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by 462.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
$153

Price difference: $248. Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is cheaper by $248.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (53/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (71/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (62/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (99/100 vs 82/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by 42 points (68/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 28/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.