Google Pixel 10a vs Redmi K90 Max

The Google Pixel 10a (2026) runs on the Google Tensor G5, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $449 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 46/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,400,792); the Google Pixel 10a is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a by 21 points (67/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 10a
Performance 30
Display 50
Camera 68
Battery 30
Design 68
Value for money 79
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Google Pixel 10a better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $504

  • Better camera (68/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1400792
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2305
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 6054
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 23W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 10a vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 21 points higher (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10a leads (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (82/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10a significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (77/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 10a significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (68/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 10a and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).

Google Pixel 10a: The Google Pixel 10a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 10a Redmi K90 Max
Processor Google Tensor G5 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1400792 3803420
Geekbench Single 2305 3228
Geekbench Multi 6054 9553
Display 6.3" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2772x1280
Refresh rate 90 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 23W 100W
DXOMark (camera) 134
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP66
Dimensions 153.9×73.0×9.0 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 185 g 227 g
Price $449 $504
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 10a
  • Main: 64MP f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
68
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 10a
  • 6.3" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 10a
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 23W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 10a and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 10a Google Tensor G5
46/100
1400792 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100 +63.2%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Google Pixel 10a by 63.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 10a
$449
Redmi K90 Max
$504

Price difference: $55. Google Pixel 10a is cheaper by $55.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (82/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10a significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (68/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (77/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 10a significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (68/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 10a and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 10a or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a by 21 points (67/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 10a and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Google Pixel 10a has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 10a or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Google Pixel 10a leads on camera score (68/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 10a or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 10a over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Google Pixel 10a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.