Redmi K100 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 40
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 58/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (95/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3722803 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 40 by 268.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (97/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (91/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (95/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 35 points (93/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 93/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 40?
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 40 is a better fit for active users.