Redmi K90 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 54/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,622,315 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 210g).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K90 Pro Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90

ZTE Axon 30S

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

What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 55W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 210g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).

Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3622315 1010069
Geekbench Single 3639 1298
Geekbench Multi 11047 3520
Display 6.9" OLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7560 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 100W 55W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 210 g 189 g
Launch price $561 —

Camera comparison

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

ZTE Axon 30S

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

Display comparison

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

ZTE Axon 30S

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

Battery and charging

Redmi K90 Pro Max

  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

ZTE Axon 30S

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

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3622315 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -258.6%
1010069 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 30S by 258.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K90 Pro Max

$561

ZTE Axon 30S

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (97/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (78/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (89/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.