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 (4,119,955 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 98
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: 4119955 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 55W

  • Higher performance (98/100 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 (98/100 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 (98/100 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 4119955 1010069
Geekbench Single 3640 1298
Geekbench Multi 11033 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
Price $561
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/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
4119955 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -307.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 30S by 307.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
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 (98/100 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 (98/100 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.