Poco X5 vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Poco X5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $245 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 48/100 (a 46-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 (3,942,923 vs 592,015).
Poco X5
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Cheaper at launch: $245 vs $730
- Overall rating 48/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2003
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Poco X5 vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Poco X5 — 50/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (95/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X5 | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2003 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | — | |
| Launch price | $245 | $730 |
Poco X5
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Poco X5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Poco X5 and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Poco X5 by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $485. Poco X5 was $485 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (90/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (95/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X5 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X5 by 46 points (94/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X5 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Poco X5 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X5 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X5 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Poco X5 over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Poco X5 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.