Redmi A1+ vs Redmi K90 Max

The Redmi A1+ (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $80 and $504. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 13/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 155,362); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1+ doesn't; the Redmi A1+ is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ by 54 points (67/100 vs 13/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A1+
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 60
Value for money 100
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
What makes Redmi A1+ better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 227g
  • Cheaper: $80 vs $504

  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
  • 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 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi A1+ vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 54 points higher (67/100 vs 13/100). 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 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1+ leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A1+ significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (60/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1+ notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 75/100).

Redmi A1+: The Redmi A1+ 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 A1+ Redmi K90 Max
Processor MediaTek Helio A22 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 155362 3803420
Geekbench Single 300 3228
Geekbench Multi 486 9553
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280
Refresh rate 60 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8550 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 8 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 20 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 400 nits 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm
Weight 192 g 227 g
Price $80 $504
Camera comparison
Redmi A1+
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Redmi A1+
  • 6.5" 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 A1+
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi A1+ and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi A1+ MediaTek Helio A22
13/100
155362 AnTuTu
Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100 +95.9%
3803420 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads Redmi A1+ by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi A1+
$80
Redmi K90 Max
$504

Price difference: $424. Redmi A1+ is cheaper by $424.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (32/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ (77/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi A1+ significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (60/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1+ notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (100/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A1+ or the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A1+ by 54 points (67/100 vs 13/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi A1+ and the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi A1+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi A1+ or the Redmi K90 Max?

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

Which is more powerful: the Redmi A1+ or the Redmi K90 Max?

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

Should you choose the Redmi A1+ over the Redmi K90 Max?

The Redmi A1+ 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.