Redmi K90 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $401 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 76/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 3,088,357).
Redmi K90
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 7000 mAh
- Cheaper: $401 vs $899
- Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
- Better value for money (90/100 vs 76/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 3088357
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 9494
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 206g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 6 points higher (82/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $401 | $899 |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi K90 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Redmi K90 by 3.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $498. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $498.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (93/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (87/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro edges out the Redmi K90 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.