Redmi K100 Pro Max vs ZTE S30
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 42/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 517,460); the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
ZTE S30
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the ZTE S30, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (95/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3722803 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads ZTE S30 by 619.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE S30
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (91/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (90/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (95/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the ZTE S30?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 51 points (93/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the ZTE S30?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 93/100, the ZTE S30 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the ZTE S30?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the ZTE S30?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the ZTE S30?
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.