Nokia 8.1 vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $449 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 27/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 417,439).
Nokia 8.1
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $730
- Overall rating 27/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 67 points higher (94/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8.1 — 0/100, 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 Nokia 8.1 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (90/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (95/100 vs 12/100).
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 431 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1320 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 180 g | — | |
| Launch price | $449 | $730 |
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nokia 8.1 and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Nokia 8.1 by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $281. Nokia 8.1 was $281 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (91/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (90/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (95/100 vs 12/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 67 points (94/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8.1 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Nokia 8.1 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.