Realme Narzo 20A vs Redmi K90 Max

The Realme Narzo 20A (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 27/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 329,457); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 20A doesn't; the Realme Narzo 20A is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A by 47 points (74/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 20A
Performance 24
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 52
Value for money
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 95
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 41
Value for money 74
What makes Realme Narzo 20A better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 227g

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme Narzo 20A vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 47 points higher (74/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 20A is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).

Realme Narzo 20A: The Realme Narzo 20A is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme Narzo 20A Redmi K90 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 329457 3803420
Geekbench Single 321 3228
Geekbench Multi 1128 9553
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2772x1280
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10, Realme UI Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 164.4×75.4×8.9 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 195 g 227 g
Launch price $504
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 20A
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 20A
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 20A
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme Narzo 20A and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme Narzo 20A Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
27/100
329457 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
74/100 +91.3%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Realme Narzo 20A by 91.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Narzo 20A
Price unknown
Redmi K90 Max
$504
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (95/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (94/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (78/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 20A is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 20A or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A by 47 points (74/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 20A and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Realme Narzo 20A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 20A or the Redmi K90 Max?

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

Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 20A or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 24/100).

Should you choose the Realme Narzo 20A over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Realme Narzo 20A is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.