Pocophone F1 vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Pocophone F1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $300 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 33/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 572,788); the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Pocophone F1 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Pocophone F1
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Pocophone F1 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $730
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Pocophone F1 vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 60 points higher (93/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 27/100). Value score: Pocophone F1 — 4/100, 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 Pocophone F1 (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (90/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (95/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Pocophone F1 | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.5×75.3×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | — | |
| Launch price | $300 | $730 |
Camera comparison
Pocophone F1
- Main: 12MP f/1.9
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Pocophone F1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Pocophone F1
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Pocophone F1 and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Pocophone F1 by 84.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $430. Pocophone F1 was $430 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (91/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (90/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 (95/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Pocophone F1 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Pocophone F1 by 60 points (93/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Pocophone F1 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Pocophone F1 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Pocophone F1 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Pocophone F1 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Pocophone F1 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.