Oppo A36 vs Redmi K90
The Oppo A36 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 35/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 424,216); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A36 doesn't; the Oppo A36 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A36
Redmi K90
What makes Oppo A36 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 206g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A36 vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 41 points higher (76/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A36 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A36 | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $401 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A36
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Oppo A36
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A36
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A36 and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Oppo A36 by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A36
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (91/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (82/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A36 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A36 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 by 41 points (76/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A36 and the Redmi K90?
The Oppo A36 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A36 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A36 or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A36 over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.