Apple iPhone 17 vs Redmi K100
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 73/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 2,156,126); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Redmi K100
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3013
- Lighter: 177g vs 234g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 8810
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 88/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Redmi K100, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 3 points higher (76/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (73/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 177 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Apple iPhone 17 by 34.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (92/100 vs 88/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (86/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (80/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (73/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Redmi K100?
The Apple iPhone 17 edges out the Redmi K100 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Redmi K100?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Redmi K100?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Redmi K100?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.