Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Apple A19 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 75/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 4823); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,568,709).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Better Geekbench Single: 3933 vs 3640
- Overall rating 75/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2568709
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10223
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 4823 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- 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 92/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 60/100, 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 92/100). 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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (95/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2568709 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3933 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10223 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4823 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 233 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $730 |
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO 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 17 Pro Max
- 4823 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max by 34.9% 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 92/100).
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 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (90/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (95/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 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.