Redmi K90 vs Xiaomi 17
84.3Performance87
65.4Display68.8
53.1Camera68.6
83.2Battery91
86.7Features84
3 spec wins — Redmi K9012 spec wins — Xiaomi 17
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 wins this phone face-off, 80.2 to 74.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+15) and battery (+8). Redmi K90 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
- 12% higher capacity: 7,100 mAh vs 6,330 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17
- Stronger display score: 69 vs 65
- Stronger camera score: 69 vs 53
- 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 | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59 ″+5% | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 1220x2656 |
| Pixel density | 419 ppi | 464 ppi+11% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.8 % | 91.1 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi K90 | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 3,106,623Top 11% | 3,248,535+5%Top 9% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 872,376Top 15% | 921,447+6%Top 9% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 1,143,259Top 13% | 1,191,470+4%Top 11% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 462,601Top 6% | 473,607+2%Top 5% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 628,387Top 13% | 662,011+5%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,559Top 5% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 10,459Top 6% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi K90 | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.67 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2.5 x | 2.6 x+4% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP+150% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi K90 | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,100 mAh+12% | 6,330 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 21.3 h |
Design
| Spec | Redmi K90 | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 206 g | 191 g+7% |
| Thickness | 8 mm+1% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi K90 | 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 | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | — | 5 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi K90 | Xiaomi 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |