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Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 against 88 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 174,999 against PKR 219,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro takes it by 8.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro 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 Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max costs PKR 45,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 2,210 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro ships with 512 GB more storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro if…

you care most about performance and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 219,999 PKR 174,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date upcoming Expected in 2026
Dimensions Not listed 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight Not listed Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance NOT certified IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.59-inch 6.83 inches Better
Resolution 2K Resolution (3200 × 1440 pixels) Better 1280 × 2772 pixels
Panel type LTPS OLED 120Hz Refresh Rate AMOLED
Protection Xiaomi Shield Glass (most likely) Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) – Rumored MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno GPU (exact model not announced) Mali GPU
Operating system Android 16 (expected) HyperOS 3 Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB Better 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better 256GB / 512GB UFS
Card slot No microSD support Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50MP Wide Camera 50MP Periscope Telephoto Camera Ultra-Wide Camera (details unknown) OIS Optical Zoom HDR Panorama 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera Not listed 32MP
Video recording Up to 8K recording (expected) Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh–7500mAh (rumored) Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 100W Wired Charging 50W Wireless Charging (rumored) 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.4 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C, USB 3.x, OTG 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, Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.5 points. It wins on performance and memory & storage. Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max 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 Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is listed at PKR 219,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 45,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) – Rumored 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.