Honor 500 vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Honor 500 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $380 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 73/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 8000); the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 2,344,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 500
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Honor 500 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $730
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 2344395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 500 vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (93/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Honor 500 — 76/100, 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 notably outperforms the Honor 500 (97/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (95/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 500 | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2344395 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2736 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.8×74.2×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | $380 | $730 |
Camera comparison
Honor 500
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 500
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 500
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 500 and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Honor 500 by 37.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $350. Honor 500 was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (97/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 (90/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Honor 500 (95/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 500 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 500 by 20 points (93/100 vs 73/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 500 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 500 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 500 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Honor 500 over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Honor 500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. 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.