Redmi K100 Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Redmi K100 Pro (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 leads — 91/100 vs 73/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,531,378 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3531378 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 56/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 18 points higher (91/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (95/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3531378 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 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 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- 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
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 148.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (96/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (95/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Redmi K100 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (96/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.