Honor 9S vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 18/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 177,554); the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Honor 9S better?
- Overall rating 18/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 9S vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 75 points higher (93/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (95/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 9S | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 11047 | |
| Display | 5.5" | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 144 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $730 |
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor 9S
- 5.5"
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 9S and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Honor 9S by 95.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 9S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (97/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (91/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S (95/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Honor 9S by 75 points (93/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 9S or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 9S or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor 9S 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.