Redmi K90 vs Redmi Note 17
84.3Performance28.9
65.4Display52.3
53.1Camera30.7
83.2Battery71.3
86.7Features33.3
11 spec wins — Redmi K902 spec wins — Redmi Note 17
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi K90 wins this phone face-off, 74.3 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+55) and features (+53). Redmi Note 17 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
- Stronger performance score: 84 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 53 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 83 vs 71
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 33
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 17
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Display
| Spec | Redmi K90 | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59 ″ | 6.99 ″+6% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 1080x2396 |
| Pixel density | 419 ppi+11% | 376 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+94% | 1,800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.8 %+2% | 88.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi K90 | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | 3,106,623Top 11% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 872,376Top 15% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 1,143,259Top 13% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 462,601Top 6% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 628,387Top 13% | — |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi K90 | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2.5 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+25% | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi K90 | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,100 mAh | 7,700 mAh+8% |
| Wired charging | 100 W+122% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 0 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi K90 | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 206 g+8% | 224 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+6% | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi K90 | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi K90 | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi K90 | Redmi Note 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |