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Xiaomi 17 Max vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max wins due to superior storage (256GB, 512GB, 1TB vs 256GB, 512GB, 1TB) and better battery (Si/C Li-Ion 8000 mAh vs 8550 mAh). It also outperforms in main camera resolution (50 MP vs 200 MP) and selfie capability (8 MP vs 20 MP). Price advantage (₱27,241 vs ₱36,600) completes the win.

Winner for most people: Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max

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Spec Xiaomi 17 Max Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max
Display 6.9 inches LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, PWM, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid, HDR10+, 3500 nits (peak) 6.83 inches AMOLED, 68B colors, 165Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, 3500 nits (peak), 1280 x 2772 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~447 ppi density), Dragon Crystal Glass
Processor Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) (Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)) MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (3 nm) (Octa-core (1x4.21 GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.5 GHz C1-Premium & 4x2.7 GHz C1-Pro))
GPU Adreno 840 Mali-G1 Ultra MC12
RAM 12GB RAM, 16GB RAM 12GB RAM, 16GB RAM
Storage 256GB, 512GB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Main Camera 200 MP (wide) + 50 MP (periscope telephoto) + 50 MP (ultrawide), 32 MP selfie 50 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; Selfie: 20 MP (wide)
Battery Si/C Li-Ion 8000 mAh 8550 mAh
Operating System Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Connectivity — Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA, MIHC; GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), GLONASS, NavIC; NFC; USB Type-C
Dimensions Not specified 227g, 8.2mm thickness
Weight 219g or 225g 227g
SIM — Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Features — Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass; IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min); Built-in cooling fan
Price ₱36,600 ₱27,241

Which should you buy?

Budget-conscious users should choose Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max for better storage, battery, and camera specs at a lower price. Power users prioritizing top-tier camera performance and weight savings may prefer Xiaomi 17 Max.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Xiaomi 17 Max worth it over the Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max?

The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max offers better storage, battery, and camera performance, making it the better choice despite the higher price.

Which has the better camera?

The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max has a better main camera with 50 MP resolution and superior ultrawide optics.

Which has the longer battery life?

The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max has a longer battery life at 8550 mAh compared to 8550 mAh.

Which is better value for money?

The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max is the better value for money at ₱27,241.

Does the Xiaomi 17 Max have more memory?

Both devices have the same 12GB RAM, 16GB RAM memory.

What is the selfie resolution on the Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max?

The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Max has an 8 MP ultrawide selfie camera.