Redmi K100 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 73/100 (a 21-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 1,425,446).

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 21 points (94/100 vs 73/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money 100
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 86/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?

  • Overall rating 73/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (94/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (95/100 vs 56/100).

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 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro Max ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 3942923 1425446
Geekbench Single 3640 1761
Geekbench Multi 11033 4688
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 1080x2400
Refresh rate 185 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 9070 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP69 IP54
Dimensions 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 199 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 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100
3942923 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -176.6%
1425446 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 176.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K100 Pro Max
$730
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (98/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (95/100 vs 56/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 21 points (94/100 vs 73/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

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 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.