Poco F9 Ultra vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Poco F9 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 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 90/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 8050); the Poco F9 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,165,108 vs 3,722,803).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Ultra
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Poco F9 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4165108 vs 3722803
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 8050 mAh
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 91/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Ultra vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 3 points higher (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Redmi K100 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Ultra | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4165108 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 8050 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.0×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 238 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $730 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Ultra
- 8050 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Ultra and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Ultra leads Redmi K100 Pro Max by 11.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F9 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Ultra and the Redmi K100 Pro Max are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 90/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Poco F9 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Ultra or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max edges out the Poco F9 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Ultra and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Should you choose the Poco F9 Ultra over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Poco F9 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. 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.