Redmi 6A vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $90 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 17/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 155,362); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6A doesn't; the Redmi 6A is noticeably lighter (145g vs 210g).
Redmi 6A
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 145g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $561
- Better portability (80/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 6A vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 69 points higher (86/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Redmi 6A — 18/100, Redmi K90 Pro Max — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (80/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Redmi 6A | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 145 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | $561 |
Redmi 6A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 6A
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 6A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 6A and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Redmi 6A by 96.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $471. Redmi 6A was $471 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (89/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (80/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 6A or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A by 69 points (86/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 6A and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi 6A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 6A or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 6A or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 6A over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi 6A is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.