Phone Comparison
Compare Xiaomi 17 Max vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
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Better Display
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Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max
Overview
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Price | $810 | $400 |
| Display | 6.9 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Dimensity 9500 (4 nm) |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | Si/C Li-ion 8000 mAh | 8550 mAh |
| Main Camera | 200 MP | 50 MP |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS | Android 16, HyperOS |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 / SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.9 inches, 114.4 cm^2 (~90.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.8 inches, 114.5 cm2 (~90.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1200 x 2608 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~420 ppi density) | 1280 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~447 ppi density) |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, PWM | AMOLED, 68B colors |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz |
| Brightness | 3500 nits (peak) | 3500 nits (peak) |
| Protection | N/A | Dragon Crystal Glass |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | MedaiTek Dimensity 9500 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (1x3.25 GHz Cortex-A715 Ultra + 3x2.85 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Mali-G715 Ultra MC12 |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable | No | No |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Triple | Dual |
| Main | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 102° (ultrawide), 1/2.76" .64μm | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Telephoto | 50 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0" PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom | N/A |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60fps (10-bit Dolby Vision HDR), 4K@120fps, 1080p@240/960fps, gyro-EIS | 8K@30fps, AK.30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | Single |
| Selfie | 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide) | 20 MP (wide) |
| Features | N/A | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Si/C Li-ion 8000 mAh | 8550 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS | 100W wired, 100W PPS, PD3.0 |
| Wireless | 50W wireless | N/A |
| Reverse | 22.5W reverse wireless 22.5W reverse wired | 22.5W reverse wired |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm (6.41 x 3.06 x 0.32 in) | 162.9 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm (6.41 x 3.00 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 219 g or 225 g (7.72 oz) | 227 g (8.01 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back | Back: Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass), aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back or silicone polymer back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM, eSIM |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersion up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Colors | Black, Blue, White | Silver, Blue, Black |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, Display Port, OTG | USB Type-C |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| High Bitrate Audio | Yes (Native 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless mastering, driven by Dolby Atmos certified symmetrical stereo dual speakers and Bluetooth 5.4, carrying native decoding for advanced codecs like LDAC, LHDC 5.0, and Qualcomm aptX Adaptive via Type-C) | High-res wired audio via USB-C up to 24-bit/192kHz and handles premium wireless bitrates up to 990 kbps via Bluetooth 5.4 using advanced LHDC 5.0, LDAC, and aptX Adaptive codecs, driving custom Bose-tuned stereo speakers. |