Honor 50 vs Redmi K100
The Honor 50 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 783,606); the Honor 50 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 50
Redmi K100
What makes Honor 50 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 234g
- Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 50 vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 50 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (77/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 50 | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×73.8×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Honor 50
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Honor 50
- 6.6" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 50
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 50 and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Honor 50 by 76.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 50 is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Honor 50 (80/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 50 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (77/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 50 or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is noticeably better than the Honor 50 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor 50 and the Redmi K100?
The Honor 50 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 50 or the Redmi K100?
The Honor 50 leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 50 or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Honor 50 over the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.