Redmi A3X vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $80 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 21/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 193,858); the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A3X doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A3X
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Redmi A3X better?
- Cheaper at launch: $80 vs $730
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A3X vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 72 points higher (93/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi A3X — 38/100, 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 Redmi A3X (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (95/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A3X | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | — | |
| Launch price | $80 | $730 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A3X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi A3X
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A3X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi A3X and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Redmi A3X by 94.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $650. Redmi A3X was $650 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (97/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (91/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (95/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A3X or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X by 72 points (93/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A3X and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi A3X has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A3X or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A3X or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A3X 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.