Redmi K90 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 56/100 (a 30-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); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 41 5G
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 refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- 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 67/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 210g
- Overall rating 56/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (86/100 vs 56/100). 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 41 5G (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 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 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 258.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (97/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (54/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G by 30 points (86/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
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 41 5G?
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 41 5G?
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 41 5G is a better fit for active users.