{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-10-21T19:48:46+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 95 against 83 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at PKR 126,999 against PKR 174,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-30-2026-10_15_33-AM-1-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 126999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-30T05:23:10+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 92,
                "camera": 91,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 95.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2026 (Expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "Not announced",
                    "Weight": "Not announced",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 (expected)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.89 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1220 × 2712 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPS OLED, 68 Billion 165Hz",
                    "Protection": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) (Expected)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840 (Expected)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Primary Camera (OIS) 8 MP Ultra-Wide Camera LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "20 MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K (expected)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon Li-Ion 8,000–8,500 mAh (expected)",
                    "Wired charging": "100W HyperCharge"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic In-display Fingerprint Sensor AI Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass X-axis Linear Vibration Motor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 57,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 64.9,
                "overall": 82.7
            },
            "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": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra",
        "margin": 12.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra": 92,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 57
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra": 91,
                    "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": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra": 95,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 95
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra": 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": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max": 64.9
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-ultra"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra costs PKR 48,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 710 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra ships with 512 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.6 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage and value for money. 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra is listed at PKR 126,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max at PKR 174,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra cheaper by PKR 48,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "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."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) (Expected) 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/)."
}