Redmi K100 Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 54/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,531,378 vs 1,010,069).

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 37 points (91/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K100 Pro

Performance 96
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability —
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 30S

Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3531378 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?


  • Overall rating 54/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 37 points higher (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (95/100 vs 33/100).

Redmi K100 Pro: The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K100 Pro ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3531378 1010069
Geekbench Single 3639 1298
Geekbench Multi 11047 3520
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 100W 55W
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 / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions — 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight — 189 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Redmi K100 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

ZTE Axon 30S

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K100 Pro

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

ZTE Axon 30S

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K100 Pro

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery

ZTE Axon 30S

  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 Pro and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
91/100
3531378 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -249.6%
1010069 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro leads ZTE Axon 30S by 249.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (96/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (90/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (95/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 37 points (91/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (96/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.