Realme 12 Lite vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Realme 12 Lite (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 42/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Lite
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Realme 12 Lite better?
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 12 Lite vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (93/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (97/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (95/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 12 Lite | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 950 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×7.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $730 |
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme 12 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 12 Lite and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Realme 12 Lite by 87.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 12 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (97/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (91/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (90/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite (95/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 Lite or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Lite by 51 points (93/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 12 Lite and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Realme 12 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Lite or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Lite or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Realme 12 Lite 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.