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Redmi A5 vs REDMI K90 Max

Redmi A5

Xiaomi

Redmi A5
30.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
REDMI K90 Max
69.2Inno Score
20Performance64.4
44.1Display79.4
26.2Camera43.4
40.7Battery83.2
20Features86.7
2 spec wins — Redmi A513 spec wins — REDMI K90 Max

InnoReviews verdict

REDMI K90 Max wins this phone face-off, 69.2 to 30.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+67) and performance (+44). Redmi A5 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi A5

  • 15% lower weight: 193 g vs 227 g

Reasons to pick the REDMI K90 Max

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 44
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 26
  • Stronger battery score: 83 vs 41
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 20

Display

Display comparison: Redmi A5 versus REDMI K90 Max
SpecRedmi A5REDMI K90 Max
Screen size6.88 ″+1%6.83 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16401280x2772
Pixel density260 ppi447 ppi+72%
Refresh rate120 Hz165 Hz+38%
Peak brightness600 nits3,500 nits+483%
Screen-to-body90 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi A5 versus REDMI K90 Max
SpecRedmi A5REDMI K90 Max
ChipsetUnisoc T7250MediaTek Dimensity 9500
Geekbench 6 (single)440Bottom 8%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,485Bottom 8%—
RAM (max)6 GB16 GB+167%
Storage options64/128GB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi A5 versus REDMI K90 Max
SpecRedmi A5REDMI K90 Max
Main camera32 MP50 MP+56%
Main aperturef/2.0f/1.68
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera8 MP20 MP+150%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi A5 versus REDMI K90 Max
SpecRedmi A5REDMI K90 Max
Capacity5,200 mAh8,550 mAh+64%
Wired charging15 W100 W+567%
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: Redmi A5 versus REDMI K90 Max
SpecRedmi A5REDMI K90 Max
Weight193 g+15%227 g
Thickness8.3 mm8.2 mm+1%
IP ratingIP52IP66/IP68/IP69
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi A5 versus REDMI K90 Max
SpecRedmi A5REDMI K90 Max
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.25.4
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi A5 versus REDMI K90 Max
SpecRedmi A5REDMI K90 Max
OS at launchAndroid 15 (Go Edition)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi A5 versus REDMI K90 Max
SpecRedmi A5REDMI K90 Max
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYes—

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