Head to head

Lenovo Legion Y90 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

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

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Lenovo Legion Y90 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 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 Lenovo Legion Y90 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Lenovo Legion Y90 if…

you care most about performance and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Lenovo Legion Y90 Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 181,999 PKR 174,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date March 10, 2022 Expected in 2026
Dimensions 177 × 78.4 × 10.1 mm 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight 252 g Approximately 229.5 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.92 inches Better 6.83 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED 144Hz HDR10+ AMOLED
Protection Not officially specified Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU 1× Cortex-X2 @ 3.0 GHz 3× Cortex-A710 @ 2.5 GHz 4× Cortex-A510 @ 1.8 GHz Octa-core
GPU Adreno 730 Mali GPU
Operating system Android 12 (ZUI 13) Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 18GB LPDDR5 Better 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 256GB UFS 3.1 / 640GB (512GB UFS 3.1 + 128GB SSD RAID 0) Better 256GB / 512GB UFS
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 64 MP, f/1.9, Wide, PDAF 13 MP, f/2.2, Ultrawide, 120° LED Flash HDR Panorama Better 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 16 MP, Wide 32MP Better
Video recording 8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps HDR10+ Gyro-EIS Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5600 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 68W Wired Fast Charging 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby Supports 5G + 5G Dual SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 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 Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.1 (Bottom) + Side USB Type-C USB Type-C 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 Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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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.