Google Pixel 7a vs Redmi K90

The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 60/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 1,126,520); the Redmi K90 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 7a — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 7a

Performance 64
Display 70
Camera 67
Battery 37
Portability 52
Value for money —

Redmi K90

Performance 91
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 80

What makes Google Pixel 7a better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 193g vs 206g

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 58/100)

What makes Redmi K90 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 1126520
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1461
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3867
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4385 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 16 points higher (76/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (72/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 7a Redmi K90
Processor Google Tensor G2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1126520 3077585
Geekbench Single 1461 3013
Geekbench Multi 3867 9287
Display 6.1" OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2510x1156
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4385 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 133 —
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 / 512GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 193 g 206 g
Launch price — $401

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 7a

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera

Redmi K90

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 7a

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
70
display

Redmi K90

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 7a

  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
37
battery

Redmi K90

  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 7a and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 7a Google Tensor G2
60/100
1126520 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +63.4%
3077585 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Google Pixel 7a by 63.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 7a

Price unknown

Redmi K90

$401

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (91/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (82/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (67/100 vs 58/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (72/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 7a — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Redmi K90?

The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Redmi K90?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 58/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Redmi K90?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Redmi K90?

The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.