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Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 30 Jun 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra takes it by 12.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra 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 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra if…

you care most about performance, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max if…

you care most about camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 126,999 Cheaper PKR 174,999
Design & build
Release date July 2026 (Expected) Expected in 2026
Dimensions Not announced 163.4 × 78.3 × 8.6 mm
Weight Not announced Approximately 229.5 g
Water resistance IP68/IP69 (expected) IP68-rated protection; exact Xiaomi test conditions to be confirmed
Display
Screen size 6.89 inches Better 6.83 inches
Resolution 1220 × 2712 pixels (1.5K) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type LTPS OLED, 68 Billion 165Hz AMOLED
Protection Not officially confirmed Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) (Expected) MediaTek Dimensity 7500 — reported
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Adreno 840 (Expected) Mali GPU
Operating system Android 16 HyperOS 3 Android 16 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Better 256GB / 512GB UFS
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP Primary Camera (OIS) 8 MP Ultra-Wide Camera LED Flash, HDR, Panorama 50MP + 8MP — reported OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash
Selfie camera 20 MP 32MP Better
Video recording Up to 8K (expected) Up to 4K — reported
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Silicon-Carbon Li-Ion 8,000–8,500 mAh (expected) Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon-Carbon) Battery 9210 mAh Non-removable Better
Wired charging 100W HyperCharge 100W wired fast charging Reverse Charging 22.5W wired
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth v5.4 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Ultrasonic In-display Fingerprint Sensor AI Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass X-axis Linear Vibration Motor Fingerprint Sensor Under-display Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, 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 Ultra or Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max?

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.

What is the price of Xiaomi Redmi K90 Ultra and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max in Pakistan?

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.

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

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.

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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.