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 — 94/100 vs 42/100 (a 52-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 (3,942,923 vs 514,398); the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't.
Redmi K100 Pro Max
ZTE S30
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 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 (98/100 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)
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the ZTE S30, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 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 (98/100 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).
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | — |
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads ZTE S30 by 666.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE S30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (98/100 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).
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the ZTE S30?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 52 points (94/100 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 94/100, 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 (98/100 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. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.