Redmi K100 Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Lite

The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 16/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP.

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite by 72 points (88/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 89
Design 50
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Lite better?

  • Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Lite, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 72 points higher (88/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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 50 Lite: The ZTE Axon 50 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro ZTE Axon 50 Lite
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.6"
Resolution 1200x2608
Refresh rate 2560 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 5W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 13 Tiramisu
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 165.0×76.1×8.4 mm
Weight
Price
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: —
24
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
  • 6.6"
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Lite
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (90/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite (89/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Lite by 72 points (88/100 vs 16/100).

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

The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Lite — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Lite?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 24/100).

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

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

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

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 50 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.