Redmi K90 Pro Max vs ZTE S30
The Redmi K90 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 24/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,119,955 vs 514,398); the Redmi K90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 210g).
Redmi K90 Pro Max
ZTE S30
- Higher AnTuTu: 4119955 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 14/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (71/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 210g
- Better design/ergonomics (70/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 Pro Max vs the ZTE S30, the Redmi K90 Pro Max scores 60 points higher (84/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 14/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (82/100 vs 14/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (70/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (71/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 Pro Max | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 4119955 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7560 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 184 g | |
| Price | $561 | — |
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K90 Pro Max
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 Pro Max and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Pro Max leads ZTE S30 by 700.9% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE S30
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (94/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (82/100 vs 14/100).
design
In the "design" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Pro Max (70/100 vs 37/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE S30 (71/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the ZTE S30?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 60 points (84/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Pro Max and the ZTE S30?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE S30 — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the ZTE S30?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Pro Max or the ZTE S30?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Pro Max over the ZTE S30?
The Redmi K90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE S30 is a better fit for everyday use.