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