Redmi K90 vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 76/100 vs 61/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 206g).
Redmi K90
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 30/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 206g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Redmi K90 vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Redmi K90 scores 15 points higher (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 leads (72/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (72/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (70/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi K90 | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3088357 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 2510x1156 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 183 g | |
| Price | $401 | — |
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K90 and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 175.8% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (72/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K90 (70/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K90 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K90 and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi K90 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K90 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K90 or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K90 over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Redmi K90 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.