OnePlus Nord 2 vs Redmi K100
The OnePlus Nord 2 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200, 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 4500); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 960,724); the OnePlus Nord 2 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 2
Redmi K100
What makes OnePlus Nord 2 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 234g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 960724
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1143
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3353
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2 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 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (70/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 2 | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 960724 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1143 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3353 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 189 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 2
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 2 and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads OnePlus Nord 2 by 70.9% 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 OnePlus Nord 2 (92/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (94/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 (80/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (70/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2 or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Nord 2 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2 and the Redmi K100?
The OnePlus Nord 2 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 2 or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2 over the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.