ASUS Zenfone 8 vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The ASUS Zenfone 8 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 55/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,119,714).
ASUS Zenfone 8
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $730
- Overall rating 55/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the ASUS Zenfone 8 vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 29/100). Value score: ASUS Zenfone 8 — 22/100, 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 significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (95/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | ASUS Zenfone 8 | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.9" Super AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ZenUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 148.0×68.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 169 g | — | |
| Launch price | $599 | $730 |
ASUS Zenfone 8
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ASUS Zenfone 8
- 5.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ASUS Zenfone 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared ASUS Zenfone 8 and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads ASUS Zenfone 8 by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $131. ASUS Zenfone 8 was $131 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (90/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 (95/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS Zenfone 8 by 39 points (94/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Zenfone 8 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Zenfone 8 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Zenfone 8 over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The ASUS Zenfone 8 is a better fit for active 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.