Realme 12 Pro vs Redmi K100 Pro Max

The Realme 12 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $215 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 55/100 (a 39-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 (3,942,923 vs 736,675).

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro by 39 points (94/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 12 Pro
Performance 52
Display 80
Camera 49
Battery 53
Portability 56
Value for money 70
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money 100
What makes Realme 12 Pro better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $730

  • Overall rating 55/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 736675
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 935
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2719
  • Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 12 Pro vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Realme 12 Pro — 70/100, 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 Realme 12 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (95/100 vs 53/100).

Realme 12 Pro: The Realme 12 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme 12 Pro Redmi K100 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 736675 3942923
Geekbench Single 935 3640
Geekbench Multi 2719 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9070 mAh
Charging 67W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 32 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 950 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP69
Dimensions 161.5×74.0×8.8 mm
Weight 190 g
Launch price $215 $730
Camera comparison
Realme 12 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 32MP
  • Front: 16MP
49
camera
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Realme 12 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Realme 12 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme 12 Pro and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 12 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
55/100
736675 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100 +81.3%
3942923 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Realme 12 Pro by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 12 Pro
$215
Redmi K100 Pro Max
$730

Launch price difference: $515. Realme 12 Pro was $515 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (90/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro (95/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 12 Pro or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 12 Pro by 39 points (94/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 12 Pro and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Realme 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 94/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 12 Pro or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 49/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 12 Pro or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Realme 12 Pro over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?

The Realme 12 Pro 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.