Redmi K90 Pro Max vs Xiaomi A1
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 25/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 155,362); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi A1 doesn't; the Xiaomi A1 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Xiaomi A1
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi A1 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 210g
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi A1, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 61 points higher (86/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 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 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi A1 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Xiaomi A1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3622315 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 164.9×76.5×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi A1
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi A1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi A1
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and Xiaomi A1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads Xiaomi A1 by 2231.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi A1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (97/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (89/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi A1 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi A1?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 by 61 points (86/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the Xiaomi A1?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi A1 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi A1?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the Xiaomi A1?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the Xiaomi A1?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.