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Redmi 17 vs REDMI K90 Max

Redmi 17

Xiaomi

Redmi 17
40.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
REDMI K90 Max
69.2Inno Score
20Performance64.4
40.9Display79.4
29Camera43.4
71.3Battery83.2
60Features86.7
1 spec wins — Redmi 1711 spec wins — REDMI K90 Max

InnoReviews verdict

REDMI K90 Max wins this phone face-off, 69.2 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and display (+39). Redmi 17 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the REDMI K90 Max

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 41
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 83 vs 71
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 60

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17 versus REDMI K90 Max
SpecRedmi 17REDMI K90 Max
Screen size6.9 ″+1%6.83 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16001280x2772
Pixel density254 ppi447 ppi+76%
Refresh rate120 Hz165 Hz+38%
Peak brightness825 nits3,500 nits+324%
Screen-to-body86.2 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17 versus REDMI K90 Max
SpecRedmi 17REDMI K90 Max
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G91 UltraMediaTek Dimensity 9500
RAM (max)6 GB16 GB+167%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17 versus REDMI K90 Max
SpecRedmi 17REDMI K90 Max
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.68
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera8 MP20 MP+150%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17 versus REDMI K90 Max
SpecRedmi 17REDMI K90 Max
Capacity7,500 mAh8,550 mAh+14%
Wired charging45 W100 W+122%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17 versus REDMI K90 Max
SpecRedmi 17REDMI K90 Max
Weight232 g227 g+2%
Thickness8.8 mm8.2 mm+7%
IP ratingIP64IP66/IP68/IP69
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 17 versus REDMI K90 Max
SpecRedmi 17REDMI K90 Max
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17 versus REDMI K90 Max
SpecRedmi 17REDMI K90 Max
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17 versus REDMI K90 Max
SpecRedmi 17REDMI K90 Max
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYes—

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