Poco F5 vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Poco F5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $330 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 60/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 1,260,756).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F5
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Poco F5 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $730
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 1260756
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4217
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F5 vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (93/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F5 — 56/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (97/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (95/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F5 | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1260756 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1654 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.9×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 181 g | — | |
| Launch price | $330 | $730 |
Camera comparison
Poco F5
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F5 and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Poco F5 by 66.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Poco F5 was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (97/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (90/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (95/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F5 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco F5 by 33 points (93/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F5 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Poco F5 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F5 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F5 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Poco F5 over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Poco F5 is a better fit for active users. 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.