Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Redmi K100 Pro Max

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (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 $1099 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 79/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 3998); 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).

The Redmi K100 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 94
Battery 37
Portability 47
Value for money 70
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money 100
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3640

  • Better camera (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2568709
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9988
  • Bigger battery: 9070 vs 3998 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 $1099

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 70/100, 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 Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Redmi K100 Pro Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (95/100 vs 37/100).

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Redmi K100 Pro Max: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Apple iPhone 17 Pro Redmi K100 Pro Max
Processor Apple A19 Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2568709 3942923
Geekbench Single 3895 3640
Geekbench Multi 9988 11033
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2622x1206 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 3998 mAh 9070 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 168
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 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 26 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP69
Dimensions 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm
Weight 206 g
Launch price $1099 $730
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 18MP
94
camera
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
  • 3998 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
37
battery
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Apple A19 Pro
79/100
2568709 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100 +34.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 34.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
$1099
Redmi K100 Pro Max
$730

Launch price difference: $369. Redmi K100 Pro Max was $369 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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 Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Redmi K100 Pro Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (95/100 vs 37/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 94/100.

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 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 over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 17 Pro 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.