Apple iPhone 16e vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 16e (2025) runs on the Apple A18, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 55/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 3279); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,822,701).
Apple iPhone 16e
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $730
- Overall rating 55/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1822701
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 8070
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 3279 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16e vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 19/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16e — 22/100, 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 84/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (95/100 vs 19/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16e | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1822701 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3254 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8070 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 167 g | — | |
| Launch price | $599 | $730 |
Apple iPhone 16e
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 16e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2532x1170
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Apple iPhone 16e
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 7W
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 16e and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 16e by 53.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $131. Apple iPhone 16e was $131 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (91/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e (95/100 vs 19/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16e by 39 points (94/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16e and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 16e has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16e or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16e over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 16e is a better fit for gamers and power users. 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.