Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A33
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A33 (2022) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1280; launch prices were $730 and $370. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 46/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 615,425).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A33
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 956
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2082
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A33 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $370 vs $730
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A33, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). 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 A33 — 24/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy A33 (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (91/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (95/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A33 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1280 | |
| AnTuTu | 3722803 | 615425 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 956 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2082 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 85 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.7×74.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | $370 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A33
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A33
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A33
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A33, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A33 by 504.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $360. Samsung Galaxy A33 was $360 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (97/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (91/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 (95/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A33 by 47 points (93/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 93/100, the Samsung Galaxy A33 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A33?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A33?
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.