Realme 8i vs Redmi K100 Pro
The Realme 8i (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 94/100 vs 43/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 493,222); the Redmi K100 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8i doesn't.
Realme 8i
Redmi K100 Pro
- Overall rating 43/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Realme 8i vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 51 points higher (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (95/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Realme 8i | Redmi K100 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 678 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1895 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2560 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 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, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.5×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 194 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Realme 8i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 8i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
Realme 8i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme 8i and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads Realme 8i by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 8i (91/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (90/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i (95/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Realme 8i or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 8i by 51 points (94/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 8i and the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Realme 8i has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 8i or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 8i or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 8i over the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Realme 8i is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.