REDMI K90 Max vs Xiaomi 17
64.4Performance87
79.4Display68.8
43.4Camera68.6
83.2Battery91
86.7Features84
3 spec wins — REDMI K90 Max6 spec wins — Xiaomi 17
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 wins this phone face-off, 80.2 to 69.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+25) and performance (+23). REDMI K90 Max 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 display score: 79 vs 69
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 35% higher capacity: 8,550 mAh vs 6,330 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17
- Stronger performance score: 87 vs 64
- Stronger camera score: 69 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 91 vs 83
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 150% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 20 MP
Display
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+8% | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1220x2656 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi | 464 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu | — | 3,248,535Top 9% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 921,447Top 9% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 1,191,470Top 11% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 473,607Top 5% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 662,011Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,559Top 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,459Top 6% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.67 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 2.6 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP+150% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,550 mAh+35% | 6,330 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 21.3 h |
Design
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 191 g+16% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.1 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | — | 5 years |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI K90 Max | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |