Redmi K90 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 227g).

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 92
Portability 40
Value for money 86
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 8550 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 227g

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (67/100 vs 40/100).

Redmi K90 Ultra: The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K90 Ultra ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3119308 1010069
Geekbench Single 3041 1298
Geekbench Multi 9494 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 1080x2460
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8550 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 100W 55W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 227 g 189 g
Price $420
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
  • 8550 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
92
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K90 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -208.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

Redmi K90 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 30S by 208.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K90 Ultra
$420
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (92/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (92/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (67/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi K90 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The ZTE Axon 30S leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.