Apple iPhone 17 vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 76/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 2,156,126).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Overall rating 76/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3608
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 3692 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 $799
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 88/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (93/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 88/100). 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 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (95/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 177 g | — | |
| Launch price | $799 | $730 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 17 by 42.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $69. Redmi K100 Pro Max was $69 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 88/100).
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 17 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (95/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 88/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 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.