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 — 68/100 vs 7/100 (a 61-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 (3,088,357 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).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 61 points (68/100 vs 7/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 2
Battery 0
Design 93
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 3200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 2/100)
  • 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 Blade A7 Prime better?
  • Lighter: 165g vs 206g

  • Better design/ergonomics (93/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the ZTE Blade A7 Prime, the Redmi K90 scores 61 points higher (68/100 vs 7/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 2/100). 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 Blade A7 Prime (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (53/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (71/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (82/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade A7 Prime: The ZTE Blade A7 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 ZTE Blade A7 Prime
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio A22
AnTuTu 3088357 155362
Geekbench Single 3050 300
Geekbench Multi 9300 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
Price $401
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
  • Main: 16MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
2
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
  • 6.1" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1560
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
  • 3200 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K90 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
68/100
3088357 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade A7 Prime MediaTek Helio A22
7/100 -1887.8%
155362 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 leads ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 1887.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (53/100 vs 2/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (71/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 (93/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (82/100 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 61 points (68/100 vs 7/100).

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

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime — 7/100.

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

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 2/100).

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

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

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

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade A7 Prime is a better fit for everyday use.