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 (3,086,235 vs 421,228); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A36 doesn't; the Oppo A36 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Oppo A36 by 41 points (76/100 vs 35/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A36
Performance 31
Display 44
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 63
Value for money
Redmi K90
Performance 92
Display 82
Camera 58
Battery 72
Portability 55
Value for money 90
What makes Oppo A36 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 206g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3086235 vs 421228
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1410
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 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 (92/100 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 (92/100 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).

Oppo A36: The Oppo A36 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo A36 Redmi K90
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 421228 3086235
Geekbench Single 412 3041
Geekbench Multi 1410 9494
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/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
58
camera
Display comparison
Oppo A36
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Battery and charging
Oppo A36
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

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

Oppo A36 Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
35/100
421228 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
76/100 +86.4%
3086235 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads Oppo A36 by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A36
Price unknown
Redmi K90
$401
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

Should you choose the Oppo A36 over the Redmi K90?

The Oppo A36 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.