{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/lenovo-legion-y90-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T05:51:01+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Lenovo Legion Y90 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Lenovo Legion Y90 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Lenovo Legion Y90 leads on performance. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 174,999 against PKR 181,999.",
    "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": 98.3,
                "overall": 89.3
            },
            "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 Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-11-2026-10_44_16-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 174999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-11T06:07:20+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 63,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 87.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected in 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approximately 229.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K — reported"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.5,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 82,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 63
                },
                "leader": "lenovo-legion-y90"
            },
            {
                "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-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 97
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-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-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-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-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "lenovo-legion-y90"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 98.3,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 7,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 3,610 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max charges 32W faster.",
        "Lenovo Legion Y90 offers 6 GB more RAM.",
        "Lenovo Legion Y90 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Lenovo Legion Y90 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Lenovo Legion Y90 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Lenovo Legion Y90 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Lenovo Legion Y90 is listed at PKR 181,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 7,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Lenovo Legion Y90 uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 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 Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads on battery. Lenovo Legion Y90 carries a 5600 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max a 9210 mAh cell, with 68W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Lenovo Legion Y90 is the stronger gaming phone here. Lenovo Legion Y90 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}