Lava Blaze Duo vs Redmi K90
The Lava Blaze Duo (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $219 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 51/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 668,462); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Duo doesn't; the Lava Blaze Duo is noticeably lighter (186g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Duo
Redmi K90
What makes Lava Blaze Duo better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $401
- Better portability (62/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2321
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 49/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Duo vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 25 points higher (76/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Duo — 58/100, 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 Duo (91/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Lava Blaze Duo are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo (72/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Duo is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Duo | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 668462 | 3077585 | |
| Geekbench Single | 969 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2321 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×73.9×8.5 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $219 | $401 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Duo
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Duo
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Duo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Duo and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Lava Blaze Duo by 78.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $182. Lava Blaze Duo was $182 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo (91/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 and the Lava Blaze Duo are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo (58/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo (72/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Blaze Duo is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Duo or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Duo by 25 points (76/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Duo and the Redmi K90?
The Lava Blaze Duo has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Redmi K90 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Duo or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Duo or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Duo over the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.