Redmi K100 vs ZTE Blade A7 Prime
The Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 19/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 155,362); the Redmi K100 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime doesn't; the ZTE Blade A7 Prime is noticeably lighter (165g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A7 Prime better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 234g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 vs the ZTE Blade A7 Prime, the Redmi K100 scores 54 points higher (73/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (92/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (78/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 | ZTE Blade A7 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3298726 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 3200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.7×72.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 3200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 and ZTE Blade A7 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 2023.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (92/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (94/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (37/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (78/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 54 points (73/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 and the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Redmi K100 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Redmi K100 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 over the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.