Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A23
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680; launch prices were $730 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 38/100 (a 56-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 421,228).
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A23
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 421228
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1410
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $730
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A23, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 56 points higher (94/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 31/100). 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 44/100). Value score: Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100, Samsung Galaxy A23 — 36/100; 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 A23 (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (95/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 421228 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1410 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.5×76.9×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | $219 |
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A23 by 836.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $511. Samsung Galaxy A23 was $511 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (91/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (90/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (95/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 by 56 points (94/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Samsung Galaxy A23 — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A23?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A23?
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 A23 is a better fit for everyday use.