Redmi 8A vs Redmi K90 Pro Max
The Redmi 8A (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $100 and $561. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 23/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 193,115); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8A doesn't; the Redmi 8A is noticeably lighter (188g vs 210g).
Redmi 8A
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Lighter: 188g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $561
- Overall rating 23/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Redmi 8A vs the Redmi K90 Pro Max, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 63 points higher (86/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 12/100). 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 52/100). Value score: Redmi 8A — 30/100, 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 8A (98/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Redmi 8A are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Redmi 8A | Redmi K90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 4119955 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.9" OLED | |
| Resolution | — | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $561 |
Redmi 8A
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 8A
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 8A
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 8A and Redmi K90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Redmi 8A by 95.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $461. Redmi 8A was $461 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (98/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (81/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Redmi 8A are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 8A or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8A by 63 points (86/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 8A and the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi 8A has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Redmi K90 Pro Max — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 8A 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 8A or the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 8A over the Redmi K90 Pro Max?
The Redmi 8A 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.