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 (4,119,955 vs 1,425,446); the Redmi K90 Pro Max is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).

The Redmi K90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 78
Battery 89
Portability 54
Value for money 90
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (98/100 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 (98/100 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 (98/100 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).

Redmi K90 Pro Max: The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Pro Max ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 4119955 1425446
Geekbench Single 3640 1761
Geekbench Multi 11033 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
Price $561
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 6.9" OLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Pro Max
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
4119955 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -189.0%
1425446 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 189.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Pro Max
$561
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (98/100 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 (98/100 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.