REDMI K90 Ultra vs Redmi Note 17 5G
64.4Performance28.9
78.7Display49.8
43.4Camera29
83.2Battery71.3
86.7Features46.7
10 spec wins — REDMI K90 Ultra2 spec wins — Redmi Note 17 5G
InnoReviews verdict
REDMI K90 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 69.1 to 43.3, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and performance (+36). Redmi Note 17 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 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 50
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 83 vs 71
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 47
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17 5G
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.99 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2396x1080 |
| 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 | 90.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+150% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,550 mAh+7% | 8,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+122% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 225 g+1% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+2% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP65 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | — | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Redmi Note 17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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