Both Xiaomi Redmi K90 and Xiaomi 17 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 17 5G has better resolution of 2656 x 1220 than Xiaomi Redmi K90 which has resolution of 2510 x 1156. Xiaomi 17 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi K90
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi K90 | Xiaomi 17 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 6330 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 35990 | Rs. 89999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is October 27, 2025. The Expected cost of Xiaomi Redmi K90 is Rs. 35990. The launch Date of the second phone is March 11, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi 17 5G is Rs. 89999.
Xiaomi 17 5G has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi K90's 6.59 inch screen. Xiaomi Redmi K90 has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi 17 5G has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi 17 5G has display density of 464 PPI & Xiaomi Redmi K90 has only 419 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi 17 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.5% than Xiaomi Redmi K90's ~ 87.5%. Xiaomi Redmi K90 has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi 17 5G has 19.6:9 aspect ratio.
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM Xiaomi 17 5G has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi K90 (256 GB).
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera. Xiaomi 17 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi K90's 20 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Xiaomi Redmi K90 | Xiaomi 17 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | K90 | 17 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 27, 2025 | March 11, 2026 |
| In The Box | Mobile Phone / USB Type-C Cable / SIM Eject Tool/ Protective Case / Safety Information / Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card / Desiccant | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.25 x 157.49 x 8 mm | 71.8 x 151.1 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 206 g | 191 g |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Pink, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 1156 x 2510 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1220 x 2656 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.6:9 |
| PPI | ~ 419 PPI | ~ 464 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.5% | ~ 89.5% |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass | |
| Brightness | 3500nits | 3500 Nits Multi-scenario Peak Brightness |
| Features | Color Gamut:dci-p3, Color Depth: 12bit, Eye-care Dc Dimming, Original Color Pro | Pro HDR | Wet Touch Technology, Hdr10+, Dolby Vision, Tüv Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) Certified, Tüv Rheinland Flicker Free Certified, Tüv Rheinland Circadian Friendly Certified | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4.1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n28/n66/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78 | 5G:n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/25/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/71/75/77/78 |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0, Supports SBC/AAC/AptX/AptX HD/AptX Adaptive/LDAC/LHDC 5.0/LC3/MIHC |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BDS (tri-band) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Spectrum | Proximity Sensor | Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer | Gyroscope | Electronic Compass | X-axis Linear Vibration Motor | Ir Blaster | Flicker Sensor | Laser Focus Sensor | Barometer | Hall Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Al Speech Recognition, Al Interpreter, Al Search, Al Dynamic Wallpapers, Al Creativity Assistant,, Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP69+ IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Extra Features | Xiaomi 3D IceLoop system | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 50 MP (Telephoto) 8 MP (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 50MP Leica, Light & Shadow Hunter 950 Image Sensor , 13.5EV Native Dynamic Range , ƒ/1.67 Large Aperture , 1G+6P Lens , Optical Image Stabilization 50 MP ƒ/2 (Telephoto) Leica, JN5 Image Sensor , 10cm Super Close-up , ƒ/2.0 Large Aperture , 6P Lens , Optical Image Stabilization 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) OV50M Image Sensor , 102° Ultra Wide viewing Angle , ƒ/2.4 Lage Aperture 6P Lens |
| Camera Sensor | LightHunter 900 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Two Leica Photographic Styles (Leica Authentic Look, Leica Vibrant Look), Xiaomi Profocus (Motion Tracking Focus, Eye Tracking Focus And Motion Capture), Leica Filters | Leica Classic Shutter Sound | Leica Watermark, Digital Zoom Up To 60x, Lightning Burst, Hdr, Dynamic Shot, Portrait Mode, Master-lens System (23mm, 28mm, 35mm, 60mm, 75mm), Super Macro, Panorama, Long Exposure, Documents Mode, Fastshot Mode, Supermoon (Auto), Pro Mode, Image Formats Captured: Jpg, Heif, Raw Mode, Rear Camera Video Recording: 8k (7680x4320) Video Recording At 30fps, 4k (3840x2160) Dolby Visionr Video Recording At 30fps, 60fps, 1080p (1920x1080) Dolby Visionr Video Recording At 30fps, 60fps, 720p (1280x720) Video Recording At 30fps, Log Video Recording Up To 4k At 60fps, Slow Motion Video Recording Up To 720p At 120fps, 240fps, 480fps, 960fps, 1920fps, Slow Motion Video Recording Up To 1080p At 120fps, 240fps, 960fps, Shootsteady Video Recording Up To 2.8k At 30fps, Night Video Recording Up To 4k At 24fps, Time-lapse Video Recording Up To 4k At 30fps, Pro Mode, 4-mic Array | |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 1920 fps HD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| CPU | 4.32 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x Prime Core@4.32 GHz & 6x Performance Core@3.53 GHz | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Adreno |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, AMR, AWB |
| Video | Yes | MP4, MKV, WEBM, 3GP |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res & Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification, Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7100 mAh | 6330 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging | Yes, 100W HyperCharge |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W HyperCharge | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 22.5W | Yes, 10W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 22.5W | |