Redmi K90 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 86/100 vs 73/100 (a 13-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 1,420,808); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3622315 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 210g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 71/100). 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 50 Ultra (97/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3622315 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 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 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 154.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (97/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (89/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
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 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.