Oppo A36 vs Redmi K90 Ultra

The Oppo A36 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 35/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 421,228); the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A36 doesn't; the Oppo A36 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 by 38 points (73/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A36
Performance 31
Display 44
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 63
Value for money
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
What makes Oppo A36 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 227g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A36 vs the Redmi K90 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 38 points higher (73/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A36 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).

Oppo A36: The Oppo A36 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo A36 Redmi K90 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 421228 3233695
Geekbench Single 412 3041
Geekbench Multi 1410 9494
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1280x2772
Refresh rate 90 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight 185 g 227 g
Launch price $420
Camera comparison
Oppo A36
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Oppo A36
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Oppo A36
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A36 and Redmi K90 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A36 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
35/100
421228 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100 +87.0%
3233695 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads Oppo A36 by 87.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A36
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (92/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (94/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the Oppo A36 (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo A36 notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (63/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A36 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 by 38 points (73/100 vs 35/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo A36 and the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Oppo A36 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Redmi K90 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A36 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo A36 or the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A36 over the Redmi K90 Ultra?

The Oppo A36 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.