Redmi K100 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 41 5G

The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 56/100 (a 38-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 (3,942,923 vs 1,010,069).

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G by 38 points (94/100 vs 56/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money 100
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
Value for money
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 67/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?

  • Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 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 41 5G (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (91/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (95/100 vs 52/100).

Redmi K100 Pro Max: 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.
ZTE Axon 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro Max ZTE Axon 41 5G
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 3942923 1010069
Geekbench Single 3640 1298
Geekbench Multi 11033 3520
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 1200x2608 1080x2400
Refresh rate 185 Hz 90 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 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP69
Dimensions 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm
Weight 203 g
Launch price $730
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
ZTE Axon 41 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100
3942923 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
56/100 -290.4%
1010069 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 290.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K100 Pro Max
$730
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (98/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (91/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (90/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (95/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G by 38 points (94/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

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 41 5G?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 41 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 41 5G is a better fit for active users.