Poco M3 Pro 5G vs Redmi K100
The Poco M3 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 41/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 515,647); the Poco M3 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M3 Pro 5G
Redmi K100
What makes Poco M3 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 234g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M3 Pro 5G vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 32 points higher (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (55/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M3 Pro 5G | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.3×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M3 Pro 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M3 Pro 5G and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Poco M3 Pro 5G by 84.4% 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 Poco M3 Pro 5G (92/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M3 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (55/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Poco M3 Pro 5G by 32 points (73/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M3 Pro 5G and the Redmi K100?
The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M3 Pro 5G or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Poco M3 Pro 5G over the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.