Realme 8i vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, 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 43/100 (a 50-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 493,222); the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 8i
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Realme 8i better?
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 8i vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 8i (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (95/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 8i | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 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 | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $730 |
Camera comparison
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 8i and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Realme 8i by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 8i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 8i (91/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (90/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (95/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 8i or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 50 points (93/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 8i and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Realme 8i has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 8i or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 8i or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Realme 8i 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.