Redmi K90 vs ZTE Blade A7 Prime
The Redmi K90 (2025) 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 K90 leads — 76/100 vs 19/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,077,585 vs 155,362); the Redmi K90 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime doesn't; the ZTE Blade A7 Prime is noticeably lighter (165g vs 206g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
What makes Redmi K90 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3077585 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A7 Prime better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 206g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the ZTE Blade A7 Prime, the Redmi K90 scores 57 points higher (76/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (58/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (91/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (58/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (72/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 | ZTE Blade A7 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3077585 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.1" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 3200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 156.7×72.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $401 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 3200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 and ZTE Blade A7 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 1880.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A7 Prime
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (91/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (82/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (58/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (72/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (78/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 57 points (76/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (91/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.