HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Redmi K100 Pro Max

The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $180 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 48/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 528,398); the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't.

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 45 points (93/100 vs 48/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Vibe 2 Pro

Performance 43
Display 66
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money 62

Redmi K100 Pro Max

Performance 97
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability —
Value for money 100

What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?

  • Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $730

  • Overall rating 48/100

What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 528398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
  • Bigger battery: 9070 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 66/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (93/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 53/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, 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 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (95/100 vs 53/100).

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 HMD Vibe 2 Pro Redmi K100 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 528398 3722803
Geekbench Single 771 3639
Geekbench Multi 1980 11047
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 9070 mAh
Charging 33W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP69
Weight 197 g —
Launch price $180 $730

Camera comparison

HMD Vibe 2 Pro

  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera

Redmi K100 Pro Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

HMD Vibe 2 Pro

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Redmi K100 Pro Max

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display

Battery and charging

HMD Vibe 2 Pro

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Redmi K100 Pro Max

  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery

Overall performance score

We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

HMD Vibe 2 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 6300
48/100
528398 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
93/100 +85.8%
3722803 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 85.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

HMD Vibe 2 Pro

$180

Redmi K100 Pro Max

$730

Launch price difference: $550. HMD Vibe 2 Pro was $550 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (97/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (91/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (90/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro (95/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 45 points (93/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.

Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro over the 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.