Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 77/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 4685); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,915,175).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Overall rating 77/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1915175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8400
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 4685 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $730 vs $1199
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (94/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — 64/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (95/100 vs 47/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1915175 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 227 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $730 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 51.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $469. Redmi K100 Pro Max was $469 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (95/100 vs 47/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 94/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.