Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A52
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A52 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G; launch prices were $730 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 46/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 514,398).
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $730
- Overall rating 46/100
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A52, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 48 points higher (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100, Samsung Galaxy A52 — 30/100; 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 A52 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (95/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A52 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 514398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.9×75.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | $400 |
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A52
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A52
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A52, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A52 by 666.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $330. Samsung Galaxy A52 was $330 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (91/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (90/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 (95/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52 by 48 points (94/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Samsung Galaxy A52 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A52?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A52?
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 A52 is a better fit for everyday use.