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 — 93/100 vs 73/100 (a 20-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 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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 (97/100 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 20 points higher (93/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 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 (97/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3722803 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
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 leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 162.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (97/100 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 20 points (93/100 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 93/100, 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 (97/100 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.