Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 41/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 515,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $730
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Poco M3 Pro 5G — 42/100, 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 M3 Pro 5G (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (95/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | $200 | $730 |
Camera comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $530. Poco M3 Pro 5G was $530 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (91/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (90/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (95/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 52 points (93/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
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.