Redmi K90 vs Xiaomi 17
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $401 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 76/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 3,088,357); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 206g).
Redmi K90
Xiaomi 17
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper: $401 vs $709
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 3088357
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9494
- Lighter: 191g vs 206g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 11 points higher (87/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 191 g | |
| Price | $401 | $709 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi K90 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Redmi K90 by 5.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $308. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $308.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (81/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (87/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Redmi K90 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, 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.