Redmi K90 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
The Redmi K90 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm). By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 70/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 Ultra has the bigger battery (8550 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,233,695 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K90 Ultra
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
What makes Redmi K90 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3233695 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8550 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 227g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K90 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the Redmi K90 Ultra scores 3 points higher (73/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K90 Ultra | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm) | |
| AnTuTu | 3233695 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8550 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K90 Ultra
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K90 Ultra and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition by 149.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (92/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Redmi K90 Ultra (86/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (78/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Redmi K90 Ultra edges out the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Redmi K90 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Redmi K90 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?
The Redmi K90 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.