REDMI K90 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max
64.4Performance64.4
78.7Display63.8
43.4Camera74.3
83.2Battery92
86.7Features60
3 spec wins — REDMI K90 Ultra6 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 69.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+31) and battery (+9). REDMI K90 Ultra 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 display score: 79 vs 64
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 83
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 60% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 20 MP
Display
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+7% | 416 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.65 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP+60% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,550 mAh+7% | 8,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 219 g+4% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Fiberglass |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Software
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI K90 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |