Redmi K90 Max vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 74/100 vs 61/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Max has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,803,420 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 227g).
Redmi K90 Max
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3803420 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 227g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Max vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Redmi K90 Max scores 13 points higher (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (63/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (70/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Max | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3803420 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 183 g | |
| Price | $504 | — |
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Max and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 239.7% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (95/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (63/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (78/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Max (70/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi K90 Max is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Max and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi K90 Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (95/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Max over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.