REDMI K90 Ultra vs REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
64.4Performance25.6
78.7Display66.5
43.4Camera45.9
83.2Battery89.4
86.7Features100
5 spec wins — REDMI K90 Ultra3 spec wins — REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G
InnoReviews verdict
REDMI K90 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 69.1 to 58.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+39) and display (+12). REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 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 26
- Stronger display score: 79 vs 67
- 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 Max 5G
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 83
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
- 17% higher capacity: 10,000 mAh vs 8,550 mAh
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 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 | 90.3 %+1% | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,032Bottom 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,070Bottom 41% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 30% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2/4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.5 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP+60% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,550 mAh | 10,000 mAh+17% |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 22.5 h |
Design
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g+1% | 230 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+5% | 8.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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