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; estimated prices are $180 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 38/100 (a 30-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 (3,088,357 vs 1,194,673); the Redmi K90 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a by 30 points (68/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Performance 12
Display 50
Camera 67
Battery 22
Design 58
Value for money 97
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 193g vs 206g
  • Cheaper: $180 vs $401

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1194673
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1459
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 3451
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4385 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 30 points higher (68/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (97/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (69/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (71/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (97/100 vs 82/100).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a 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 7a Redmi K90
Processor Google Tensor G2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1194673 3088357
Geekbench Single 1459 3050
Geekbench Multi 3451 9300
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 5W 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
Price $180 $401
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 5W
22
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
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
38/100
1194673 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100 +61.3%
3088357 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Google Pixel 7a by 61.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 7a
$180
Redmi K90
$401

Price difference: $221. Google Pixel 7a is cheaper by $221.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (69/100 vs 12/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (67/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (71/100 vs 22/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (58/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (97/100 vs 82/100).

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

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a by 30 points (68/100 vs 38/100).

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

The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.

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

The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 53/100).

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

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 12/100).

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

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