Google Pixel 10a vs Redmi K90

The Google Pixel 10a (2026) runs on the Google Tensor G5, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $449 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 46/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 1,400,792); the Google Pixel 10a is noticeably lighter (185g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a by 22 points (68/100 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
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Google Pixel 10a better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 185g vs 206g

  • Better camera (68/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1400792
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 2305
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 6054
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 23W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Cheaper: $401 vs $449

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 10a vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 22 points higher (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10a leads (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (69/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10a notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 10a notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (68/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 and the Google Pixel 10a are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

Google Pixel 10a: The Google Pixel 10a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 10a Redmi K90
Processor Google Tensor G5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1400792 3088357
Geekbench Single 2305 3050
Geekbench Multi 6054 9300
Display 6.3" OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2510x1156
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 23W 100W
DXOMark (camera) 134
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 153.9×73.0×9.0 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 185 g 206 g
Price $449 $401
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 10a
  • Main: 64MP f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
68
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 10a
  • 6.3" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 10a
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 23W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 10a Google Tensor G5
46/100
1400792 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +54.6%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Google Pixel 10a by 54.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 10a
$449
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $48. Redmi K90 is cheaper by $48.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (69/100 vs 30/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10a notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (68/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a (71/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 10a notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (68/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 and the Google Pixel 10a are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

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

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 10a by 22 points (68/100 vs 46/100).

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

The Google Pixel 10a has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

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

The Google Pixel 10a leads on camera score (68/100 vs 53/100).

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

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 30/100).

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

The Google Pixel 10a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.