Redmi K90 Max vs ZTE Blade A7 Prime

The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 67/100 vs 7/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 155,362); the Redmi K90 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime doesn't; the ZTE Blade A7 Prime is noticeably lighter (165g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 60 points (67/100 vs 7/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Max
Performance 82
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 77
Design 16
Value for money 75
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 0
Design 93
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 3200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 2/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A7 Prime better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 227g

  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 16/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the ZTE Blade A7 Prime, the Redmi K90 Max scores 60 points higher (67/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (32/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (32/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (77/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (93/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (75/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90 Max: The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade A7 Prime: The ZTE Blade A7 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Max ZTE Blade A7 Prime
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 3803420 155362
Geekbench Single 3228 300
Geekbench Multi 9553 486
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.1" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 720x1560
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 8550 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 / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP66
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm 156.7×72.9×8.1 mm
Weight 227 g 165 g
Price $504
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
2
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
  • 6.1" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Max
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
  • 3200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Max and ZTE Blade A7 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
67/100
3803420 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade A7 Prime MediaTek Helio A22
7/100 -2348.1%
155362 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Max leads ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 2348.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Max
$504
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (82/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (32/100 vs 2/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (77/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (93/100 vs 16/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?

The Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 60 points (67/100 vs 7/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?

The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime — 7/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 2/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?

The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (82/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?

The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade A7 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.