Apple iPhone 17e vs Redmi K100 Pro Max

The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, 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 59/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,156,126).

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 35 points (94/100 vs 59/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Performance 89
Display 61
Camera 34
Battery 21
Portability 83
Value for money 30
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money 100
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3640
  • Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $730

  • Overall rating 59/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2156126
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9454
  • Bigger battery: 9070 vs 3600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (94/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 21/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17e — 30/100, 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 89/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (95/100 vs 21/100).

Apple iPhone 17e: The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users.
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 17e Redmi K100 Pro Max
Processor Apple A19 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2156126 3942923
Geekbench Single 3692 3640
Geekbench Multi 9454 11033
Display 6.1" OLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2556x1179 1200x2608
Refresh rate 60 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 3600 mAh 9070 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 19 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP69
Dimensions 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm
Weight 163 g
Launch price $599 $730
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Front: 24MP
34
camera
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
  • 3600 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless: 15W
21
battery
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 17e Apple A19
59/100
2156126 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100 +45.3%
3942923 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 17e by 45.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 17e
$599
Redmi K100 Pro Max
$730

Launch price difference: $131. Apple iPhone 17e was $131 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 89/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (91/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (90/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (95/100 vs 21/100).

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

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e by 35 points (94/100 vs 59/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 94/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 89/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone 17e 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.