Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Redmi K100
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus (2024) runs on the Apple A18, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 65/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 4674); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 1,972,476); the Apple iPhone 16 Plus is noticeably lighter (199g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Redmi K100
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Plus better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3431 vs 3013
- Lighter: 199g vs 234g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8638
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 4674 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (61/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4674 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- 4674 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 25W
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Apple iPhone 16 Plus by 40.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (92/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 and the Apple iPhone 16 Plus are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Plus (80/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Plus significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (61/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 edges out the Apple iPhone 16 Plus by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Plus and the Redmi K100?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Plus or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Plus over the Redmi K100?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.