{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/lenovo-legion-y90-vs-xiaomi-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T11:10:40+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Lenovo Legion Y90 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 97 against 90 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Lenovo Legion Y90 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Lenovo Legion Y90 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 181,999 against PKR 239,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Lenovo Legion Y90",
            "slug": "lenovo-legion-y90",
            "brand": "Lenovo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/lenovo/lenovo-legion-y90/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-2-2026-11_26_44-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 181999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-02T06:39:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 82,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 82.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 89.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 10, 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "177 × 78.4 × 10.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "252 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.92 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 144Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "1× Cortex-X2 @ 3.0 GHz 3× Cortex-A710 @ 2.5 GHz 4× Cortex-A510 @ 1.8 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 730",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 (ZUI 13)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB / 18GB LPDDR5",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 3.1 / 640GB (512GB UFS 3.1 + 128GB SSD RAID 0)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP, f/1.9, Wide, PDAF 13 MP, f/2.2, Ultrawide, 120° LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, Wide",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps HDR10+ Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5600 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "68W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby Supports 5G + 5G Dual SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Dual Built-in Cooling Fans Dual Vapor Chamber Cooling Four Ultrasonic Shoulder Triggers RGB Rear Lighting Dual X-Axis Linear Motors Legion Gaming Engine Bypass Charging",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.1 (Bottom) + Side USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-17-pro-max",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-17-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ChatGPT-Image-Oct-1-2025-10_43_02-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 239999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-10-12T05:23:05+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 84.1,
                "overall": 96.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected September 2025 (Pakistan / global)",
                    "Dimensions": "162.9 × 77.6 × 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "219 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 in",
                    "Resolution": "1200 × 2608 pixels (~416 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, HDR10+, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass / Shield Glass 3.0 (leaked)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 × 4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6 × 3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "HyperOS 3 (based on Android 16)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 / 16 GB LPDDR5X (variants)",
                    "Internal storage": "512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.1 (variants)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical zoom) + 50 MP ultra-wide",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps (HDR) + 4K@30/60/120fps + 1080p up to 960fps (various modes)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-ion / Si-C ~7,500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired, 50W wireless, ~22.5W reverse wireless"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (IP68, dust/water resistant)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-17-pro-max",
        "margin": 7.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 82,
                    "xiaomi-17-pro-max": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 86,
                    "xiaomi-17-pro-max": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 82.3,
                    "xiaomi-17-pro-max": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 100,
                    "xiaomi-17-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 100,
                    "xiaomi-17-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 100,
                    "xiaomi-17-pro-max": 84.1
                },
                "leader": "lenovo-legion-y90"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Lenovo Legion Y90 costs PKR 58,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max packs a 1,900 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max charges 32W faster.",
        "Lenovo Legion Y90 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Lenovo Legion Y90 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.1 points. It wins on performance, camera and battery & charging. Lenovo Legion Y90 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Lenovo Legion Y90 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Lenovo Legion Y90 is listed at PKR 181,999 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max at PKR 239,999. That makes Lenovo Legion Y90 cheaper by PKR 58,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Lenovo Legion Y90 uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Lenovo Legion Y90 carries a 5600 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max a 7500 mAh cell, with 68W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Lenovo Legion Y90 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) while Xiaomi 17 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}