REDMI K90 Max vs REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
64.4Performance46.7
79.4Display66.5
43.4Camera42.6
83.2Battery85.6
86.7Features100
6 spec wins — REDMI K90 Max2 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
REDMI K90 Max wins this phone face-off, 69.2 to 63, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and display (+13). REDMI Note 17 Pro 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 K90 Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 67
- 49% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 67 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.83 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1280x2772 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi | 447 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2/3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+25% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,550 mAh+3% | 8,340 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+49% | 67 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 17.5 h |
Design
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 223 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+5% | 8.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |
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