Poco C81 vs Redmi K100 Pro

The Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 94/100 vs 34/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't.

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 60 points (94/100 vs 34/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C81
Performance 32
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money
What makes Poco C81 better?

  • Overall rating 34/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1800
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C81 vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 60 points higher (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (95/100 vs 52/100).

Poco C81: The Poco C81 is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K100 Pro: The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C81 Redmi K100 Pro
Processor Unisoc T7250 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 600 3640
Geekbench Multi 1800 11033
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 2560 Hz
Battery 6300 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 15W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 13 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 3 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm
Weight 208 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Poco C81
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Redmi K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Poco C81
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Poco C81
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (98/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (91/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (90/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 (95/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C81 or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco C81 by 60 points (94/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Poco C81 and the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Poco C81 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 94/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco C81 or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco C81 or the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Poco C81 over the Redmi K100 Pro?

The Poco C81 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.