Poco M5s vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Poco M5s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $210 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 46/100 (a 47-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 535,127).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M5s
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Poco M5s better?
- Cheaper at launch: $210 vs $730
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M5s vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Poco M5s — 50/100, 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 M5s (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (95/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M5s | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 179 g | — | |
| Launch price | $210 | $730 |
Camera comparison
Poco M5s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M5s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M5s and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Poco M5s by 85.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $520. Poco M5s was $520 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (97/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (91/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (90/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s (95/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M5s or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M5s by 47 points (93/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M5s and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Poco M5s has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M5s or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M5s or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco M5s 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.