Redmi K90 Pro Max vs ZTE Avid 589

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Avid 589 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 6/100 (a 78-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 156,818); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't; the ZTE Avid 589 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 78 points (84/100 vs 6/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 94
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 82
Design 37
Value for money 71
ZTE Avid 589
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 91
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 723
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Avid 589 better?
  • Lighter: 167g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (91/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 78 points higher (84/100 vs 6/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (74/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (82/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (91/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (71/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Avid 589: The ZTE Avid 589 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max ZTE Avid 589
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio P22
AnTuTu 4119955 156818
Geekbench Single 3640 233
Geekbench Multi 11033 723
Display 6.9" OLED 5.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2608x1200 720x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 8 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 2 MP
RAM 16GB 2GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 16 Android 11 (Go edition)
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm
Weight 210 g 167 g
Price $561
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
ZTE Avid 589
  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 2MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Avid 589
  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
ZTE Avid 589
  • 3000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
4119955 AnTuTu
ZTE Avid 589 MediaTek Helio P22
6/100 -2527.2%
156818 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads ZTE Avid 589 by 2527.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
ZTE Avid 589
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (94/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (74/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (82/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (91/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (71/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the ZTE Avid 589?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 78 points (84/100 vs 6/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the ZTE Avid 589?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 6/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the ZTE Avid 589?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the ZTE Avid 589?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the ZTE Avid 589?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Avid 589 is a better fit for everyday use.