Redmi K90 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 40
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 58/100 (a 28-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 (3,622,315 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 40
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 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 210g
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (86/100 vs 58/100). 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 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3622315 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 40 by 258.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (97/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 by 28 points (86/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40?
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 40?
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 is a better fit for active users.