Head to head

Lenovo Legion Y90 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 2 Aug 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max takes it by 7.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Lenovo Legion Y90 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Lenovo Legion Y90 if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance, camera and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Lenovo Legion Y90 Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 181,999 Cheaper PKR 239,999
Design & build
Release date March 10, 2022 Expected September 2025 (Pakistan / global)
Dimensions 177 × 78.4 × 10.1 mm 162.9 × 77.6 × 8.0 mm
Weight 252 g 219 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating Not listed
Display
Screen size 6.92 inches Better 6.9 in
Resolution 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) 1200 × 2608 pixels (~416 ppi) Better
Panel type AMOLED 144Hz HDR10+ LTPO AMOLED, HDR10+, 120Hz
Protection Not officially specified Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass / Shield Glass 3.0 (leaked)
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU 1× Cortex-X2 @ 3.0 GHz 3× Cortex-A710 @ 2.5 GHz 4× Cortex-A510 @ 1.8 GHz Octa-core (2 × 4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6 × 3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU Adreno 730 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 12 (ZUI 13) HyperOS 3 (based on Android 16)
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 18GB LPDDR5 Better 12 / 16 GB LPDDR5X (variants)
Internal storage 256GB UFS 3.1 / 640GB (512GB UFS 3.1 + 128GB SSD RAID 0) 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.1 (variants) Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 64 MP, f/1.9, Wide, PDAF 13 MP, f/2.2, Ultrawide, 120° LED Flash HDR Panorama Better 50 MP (wide, OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical zoom) + 50 MP ultra-wide
Selfie camera 16 MP, Wide 50 MP wide Better
Video recording 8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps HDR10+ Gyro-EIS 8K@30fps (HDR) + 4K@30/60/120fps + 1080p up to 960fps (various modes)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5600 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery Non-removable Li-ion / Si-C ~7,500 mAh Better
Wired charging 68W Wired Fast Charging 100W wired, 50W wireless, ~22.5W reverse wireless Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby Supports 5G + 5G Dual SIM Dual Nano-SIM (IP68, dust/water resistant)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.2 5.4
NFC Yes 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 Fingerprint (under-display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
USB USB Type-C 3.1 (Bottom) + Side USB Type-C USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

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.

What is the price of Lenovo Legion Y90 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.