Phone Comparison
Compare Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra 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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Xiaomi 17 Max
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Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra
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Better Value
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra
Overview
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Price | $440 | $810 |
| Display | 6.83 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Onyon V2 Elite (3 nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | Si/C Li-ion 8550 mAh | Si/C Li-ion 8000 mAh |
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16, HyperOS |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra | 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 800 / 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, 34, 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, 66, 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 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.83 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, PWM | LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, PWM |
| Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness | 9500 nits (peak) | 3500 nits (peak) |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Onyon V2 Elite (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) | Adreno 840 |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Expandable | No | No |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra | 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, 15mm (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 | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+ | 8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60fps (10-bit Dolby Vision HDR), 4K@120fps, 1080p@240/960fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | Single |
| Selfie | 20 MP (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Si/C Li-ion 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 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 77.9 x 8.2 mm (6.41 x 3.07 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 | Glass front, aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Water Resistance | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immsersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersion up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Silver | Black, Blue, White |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, 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, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, Display Port, OTG |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (under display, optical) | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra | 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 | Yes (Native 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio mastering, Bose-tuned 1115X symmetrical dual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, Snapdragon Sound, and high-definition LDAC/LHDC 5.0 streaming via Bluetooth 5.4 and Type-C 3.2) | 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) |