Lava Blaze Dragon vs Redmi K90
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $109 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 42/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 568,395); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't; the Redmi K90 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Redmi K90
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $401
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Lighter: 206g vs 210g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 34 points higher (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Redmi K90 — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (91/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (72/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Lava Blaze Dragon by 81.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $292. Lava Blaze Dragon was $292 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (91/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (82/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (58/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (72/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon by 34 points (76/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Redmi K90?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.