Redmi K90 vs ZTE Avid 589

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Avid 589 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 6/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 156,818); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't; the ZTE Avid 589 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 206g).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 62 points (68/100 vs 6/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
ZTE Avid 589
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 91
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 723
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Avid 589 better?
  • Lighter: 167g vs 206g

  • Better design/ergonomics (91/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Redmi K90 scores 62 points higher (68/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (82/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Avid 589: The ZTE Avid 589 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 ZTE Avid 589
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio P22
AnTuTu 3088357 156818
Geekbench Single 3050 233
Geekbench Multi 9300 723
Display 6.6" AMOLED 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2510x1156 720x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 100W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 2 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
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm
Weight 206 g 167 g
Price $401
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
ZTE Avid 589
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 2MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Avid 589
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
ZTE Avid 589
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
ZTE Avid 589 MediaTek Helio P22
6/100 -1869.4%
156818 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads ZTE Avid 589 by 1869.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
ZTE Avid 589
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (53/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (71/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (91/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the ZTE Avid 589?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 62 points (68/100 vs 6/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the ZTE Avid 589?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 6/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the ZTE Avid 589?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the ZTE Avid 589?

The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the ZTE Avid 589?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Avid 589 is a better fit for everyday use.