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).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 46 points (73/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 78
Portability 40
Value for money 82
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Performance
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 60
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • 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)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 Lite better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 227g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

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).

Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade A52 Lite: The ZTE Blade A52 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
78
battery
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.