Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A15

The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $730 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 48/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 500,722).

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 by 46 points (94/100 vs 48/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money 100
Samsung Galaxy A15
Performance 42
Display 68
Camera 31
Battery 66
Portability 60
Value for money 58
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 500722
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A15 better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $730

  • Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A15, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (94/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100, Samsung Galaxy A15 — 58/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy A15 (98/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (95/100 vs 66/100).

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.
Samsung Galaxy A15: The Samsung Galaxy A15 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro Max Samsung Galaxy A15
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 3942923 500722
Geekbench Single 3640 727
Geekbench Multi 11033 2047
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608
Refresh rate 185 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 9070 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP69
Weight 200 g
Launch price $730 $200
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Samsung Galaxy A15
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display
Samsung Galaxy A15
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
68
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Samsung Galaxy A15
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A15 MediaTek Helio G99
48/100 -687.4%
500722 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A15 by 687.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K100 Pro Max
$730
Samsung Galaxy A15
$200

Launch price difference: $530. Samsung Galaxy A15 was $530 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (98/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (91/100 vs 68/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (90/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 (95/100 vs 66/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A15?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A15 by 46 points (94/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A15?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Samsung Galaxy A15 — 48/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A15?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A15?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A15?

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. The Samsung Galaxy A15 is a better fit for everyday use.