Redmi K90 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 71/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 1,290,942).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 210g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $561 | — |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 219.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (98/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (89/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
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 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.