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Redmi 17C 5G vs REDMI K90 Ultra

Redmi 17C 5G
37.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
REDMI K90 Ultra
69.1Inno Score
20Performance64.4
39.1Display78.7
29Camera43.4
57.3Battery83.2
60Features86.7
4 spec wins — Redmi 17C 5G10 spec wins — REDMI K90 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

REDMI K90 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 69.1 to 37.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and display (+40). Redmi 17C 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi 17C 5G

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the REDMI K90 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 39
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 83 vs 57
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 60

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus REDMI K90 Ultra
SpecRedmi 17C 5GREDMI K90 Ultra
Screen size6.9 ″+1%6.83 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16001280x2772
Pixel density254 ppi447 ppi+76%
Refresh rate120 Hz165 Hz+38%
Peak brightness810 nits3,500 nits+332%
Screen-to-body84.3 %90.3 %+7%

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus REDMI K90 Ultra
SpecRedmi 17C 5GREDMI K90 Ultra
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM (max)4 GB16 GB+300%
Storage options64/128GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus REDMI K90 Ultra
SpecRedmi 17C 5GREDMI K90 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera8 MP20 MP+150%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus REDMI K90 Ultra
SpecRedmi 17C 5GREDMI K90 Ultra
Capacity6,000 mAh8,550 mAh+43%
Wired charging33 W100 W+203%

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus REDMI K90 Ultra
SpecRedmi 17C 5GREDMI K90 Ultra
Weight211 g+7%227 g
Thickness8.1 mm+1%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68/IP69
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

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

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus REDMI K90 Ultra
SpecRedmi 17C 5GREDMI K90 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 17C 5G versus REDMI K90 Ultra
SpecRedmi 17C 5GREDMI K90 Ultra
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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