Redmi K90 Ultra vs ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 27/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite doesn't; the ZTE Blade A52 Lite is noticeably lighter (188g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Ultra
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
- Lighter: 188g vs 227g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A52 Lite, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 46 points higher (73/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | ZTE Blade A52 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | — | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | — |
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
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In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (78/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 46 points (73/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade A52 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.