Redmi 7A vs Redmi K90 Max

The Redmi 7A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $90 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 11/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 193,115); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 7A doesn't; the Redmi 7A is noticeably lighter (165g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A by 56 points (67/100 vs 11/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 7A
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 12
Design 93
Value for money 100
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Redmi 7A better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $90 vs $504

  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 193115
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 199
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 795
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 7A vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 56 points higher (67/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7A leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (77/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi 7A significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (93/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7A notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 75/100).

Redmi 7A: The Redmi 7A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi 7A Redmi K90 Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 193115 3803420
Geekbench Single 199 3228
Geekbench Multi 795 9553
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280
Refresh rate 60 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 146.3×70.4×9.6 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 165 g 227 g
Price $90 $504
Camera comparison
Redmi 7A
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Redmi 7A
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi 7A
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 7A and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 7A Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
11/100
193115 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100 +94.9%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Redmi 7A by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi 7A
$90
Redmi K90 Max
$504

Price difference: $414. Redmi 7A is cheaper by $414.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (32/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A (77/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi 7A significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (93/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi 7A notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 7A or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 7A by 56 points (67/100 vs 11/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 7A and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi 7A has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 7A or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi 7A or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 7A over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi 7A is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.