Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max vs Xiaomi 17
Why Consider Each
An overview of the main advantages of each phone
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max
- 92% higher Zoom (5 X vs 2.6 x)
- 38% higher Refresh Rate (165 Hz vs 120 Hz)
- 35% larger Battery (8550 mAh vs 6330 mAh)
- 12% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (~3.8 M vs 3.4 M)
- 8% bigger Screen Size (6.83 inch vs 6.3 inch)
- Digital Zoom: 20 X
- Front Flash: No
- Special Features: Built-in active cooling fan Infrared …
Reasons to consider the Xiaomi 17
- 2.5x better Front Camera (50 MP vs 20 MP)
- 16% lighter Weight (191 grams vs 227 grams)
- 11% newer Bluetooth (6.0 vs 5.4)
- 9% higher Max Clock (4.6 GHz vs 4.21 GHz)
- Better Screen Type: LTPO AMOLED vs AMOLED
- Better Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Dimensity 9500
- Processor Link: https://fsl-specs.com/mobile-processo…
- Higher Front Recording: 4K @ 60fps 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 60fps
- Includes Reverse Wireless
- IP Rating: ip 68
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| General Information | ||
| Product Name | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max | Xiaomi 17 |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Official Brand Link | Visit | Visit |
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| Price | 260000 🚫 PKR | 310000 PKR |
| Price India | ₹80000 | ₹90000 |
| Price USA | $820 | $900 |
| Variants Prices | 16 + 256 GB 16 + 512 GB 16 + 1 TB | 12 + 256 GB 12 + 512 GB |
| Display | ||
| Phone Dimensions | 162.9 x 77.9 x 8.2 mm | 151.1 x 71.8 x 8.1 mm |
| Screen Size | 6.83 inch | 6.3 inch |
| Screen Resolution | 1280 x 2772 Pixels | 1220 x 2656 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen Type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Brightness | 3500 nits | 3500 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 2000 nits | 2000 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Link | — | Visit |
| Lithography Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Max Clock | 4.21 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| CPU Cores | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| Architecture | 1 x 4.21 GHz C1-Ultra | 2 x 4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L |
| GPU | Mali-G1 Ultra MC12 | Adreno 840 |
| AnTuTu Benchmark | ~3.8 M | 3.4 M |
| Bootup Time | - | 15 s |
| Memory | ||
| RAM Memory | 16 + 1 TB | 16 + 512 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 12+ 256 /512 GB | 12 + 256 / 512 GB |
| Rear Camera | ||
| Camera | 50 + 8 MP | 50 + 50 + 50 MP |
| Image Resolution | 8160 × 6144 pixels | 8160 × 6144 pixels |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP = Omnivision OV50 Light Fusion 800 | 50 MP = Omnivision 950L LightHunter |
| Zoom | 5 X | 2.6 x |
| Digital Zoom | 20 X | — |
| Video Recording | 8K@30fps | 8K @ 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera | 20 MP | 50 MP |
| Front Sensor | 20 MP = Not Confirm | 50 MP = Omnivision OV50M |
| Front Resolution | 5472 x 3648 Pixels | 8192 x 6144 Pixels |
| Front Recording | 1080p @ 60fps | 4K @ 60fps |
| Front Flash | No | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 6330 mAh |
| Charging Watts | 100 W | 100 W |
| Battery Type | Si/C Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wireless Charging | 50 W | 50 W |
| Reverse Charging | 22.5W | 22.5 W |
| Reverse Wireless | - | 22.5 W |
| Battery Life (PC Mark) | 20 hours , 50 mint | 16h 32m |
| Charging Time | ~ 45–55 minutes | 38m |
| Software | ||
| Model Number | 25102RKBEC | 25113PN0EG |
| Release Date | 21 April, 2026 | 27 September, 2025 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Series Name | Redmi K Series | Xiaomi Number |
| Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Android OS | Android 17 , HyperOS 4 | Android 17 Now |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 227 grams | 191 grams |
| Build | Aluminium Alloy + Fiberglass Back | aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP Rating | — | ip 68 |
| Special Features | Built-in active cooling fan Infrared port | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM / E-Sim |
| Network | 4G / 4G+ / 5G/ 5G+ | 4G / 4G+ / 5G |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Security & Audio | ||
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Speaker | Dual Stereo Speaker |
| Fingerprint | Hyper Sonic Front Finger | Hyper Sonic Front Finger |
| Other Sensors | Proximity sensor | Proximity sensor |
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| Verdict | ||
| Pros | ✅ Dragon Crystal Glass | ✅ Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 🚀 |
| Cons | ❌China-only release | ❌ 512GB Maximum Storage 💾 |
| Best For | ✅ Heavay Gaming | 🎯 Flagship Performance 🚀 |
| Not Best For | ❌ Compact phone users | 🚫 Huge Screen Lovers 📱 |
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