Redmi K90 vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 29/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000).

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design by 39 points (68/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90
Performance 69
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 71
Design 42
Value for money 82
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K90 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 5W

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (53/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (71/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the Redmi K90 scores 39 points higher (68/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (71/100 vs 36/100). 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 V80 Design (69/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (53/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (71/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (82/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90: The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V80 Design: The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 3088357
Geekbench Single 3050
Geekbench Multi 9300
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2510x1156 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 5W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 206 g
Price $401
Camera comparison
Redmi K90
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
53
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2510x1156
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90
$401
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (69/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (53/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (71/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (82/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design by 39 points (68/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

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

Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.