Xiaomi Redmi 17C vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Redmi 17C
1category wins
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
Price coming soon
4category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
Faster charging
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max
Lighter body
Xiaomi Redmi 17C
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 17C | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 1600 | 2608 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1200 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 2560 |
| Peak Brightness | 810 | 3500 |
| PPI | 254 | 416 |
| Glass Type | — | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 84.3 | 91.8 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 17C | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 840 |
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 6300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Process (nm) | 6 | 3 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max +372%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max +458%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max +648%| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 17C | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 771 | 3,639 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 1,980 | 11,047 |
| AnTuTu | 528,398 | 3,950,082 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 17C | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Other | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 17C | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10 + |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 3 |
| periscope telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/3, 115mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| ultrawide | — | 50 MP, f/2.4, 18mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, 28mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 17C | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 17C | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6000 | 7560 |
| Chemistry | — | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 33 | 100 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 50 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 17C | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Dragon Crystal Glass), aluminum alloy frame, fiber-reinforced plastic back or silicone polymer back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 171.6 | 163.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.1 | 7.9 |
| Other | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) | — |
| Weight (g) | 211 | 218 |
| Width (mm) | 79.5 | 77.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 17C | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, August 25 | 2025, October 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, August 25 | Available. Released 2025, October 23 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 17C | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 17C | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS (L1 + L5), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 17C | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Redmi 17C | Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass |
| Other | Virtual proximity sensing | — |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Redmi 17C and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max packs a 7560 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro Max posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
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