Redmi K100 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 65/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 4600 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Overall rating 65/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (93/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (95/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3722803 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 227.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (90/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (95/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 28 points (93/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 93/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.