ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 68/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,342,433).
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Overall rating 68/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $730 vs $899
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100, 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 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (95/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Launch price | $899 | $730 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 40.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $169. Redmi K100 Pro Max was $169 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (90/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE (95/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE by 26 points (94/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE 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.