Redmi K90 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 67/100 (a 19-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 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (97/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3622315 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $561 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 179.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (97/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (78/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 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 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.