Poco M6 vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $120 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 40/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 513,809); the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M6
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Poco M6 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $730
- Overall rating 40/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 732
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1954
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M6 vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (93/100 vs 40/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco M6 — 62/100, 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 M6 (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (95/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M6 | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 732 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1954 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | $120 | $730 |
Camera comparison
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M6 and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Poco M6 by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $610. Poco M6 was $610 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (97/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (91/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 (95/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M6 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco M6 by 53 points (93/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Poco M6 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Poco M6 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M6 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M6 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco M6 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.