Redmi K90 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
84.3Performance87.6
65.4Display67.4
53.1Camera77
83.2Battery81
86.7Features100
5 spec wins — Redmi K9012 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 81.4 to 74.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+24) and features (+13). 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
- 18% higher capacity: 7,100 mAh vs 6,000 mAh
- 11% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 90 W
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 88 vs 84
- Stronger camera score: 77 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 300% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi K90 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59 ″ | 6.9 ″+5% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 419 ppi+1% | 416 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.8 % | 92.3 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi K90 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 3,106,623Top 11% | 3,600,724+16%Top 6% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 872,376Top 15% | 1,032,276+18%Top 6% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 1,143,259Top 13% | 1,345,109+18%Top 6% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 462,601Top 6% | 495,988+7%Top 2% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 628,387Top 13% | 727,351+16%Top 6% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi K90 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.67 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Optical zoom | 2.5 x | 4.3 x+72% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP+150% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi K90 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,100 mAh+18% | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+11% | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi K90 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 206 g+6% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+3% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi K90 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi K90 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi K90 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |