REDMI K90 Max vs Redmi Note 17
64.4Performance28.9
79.4Display52.3
43.4Camera30.7
83.2Battery71.3
86.7Features33.3
11 spec wins — REDMI K90 Max2 spec wins — Redmi Note 17
InnoReviews verdict
REDMI K90 Max wins this phone face-off, 69.2 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+53) and performance (+36). Redmi Note 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 K90 Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 83 vs 71
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 33
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.99 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2396 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+19% | 376 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+94% | 1,800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 88.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+25% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,550 mAh+11% | 7,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+122% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 224 g+1% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+4% | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69 | IP65 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |