Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A55
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480; launch prices were $730 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 55/100 (a 39-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 1,031,048).
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A55
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1031048
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $730
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A55, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 48/100). 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 A55 — 42/100; 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 A55 (98/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (95/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A55 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 1031048 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3200 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.6" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 108 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.1×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | $449 |
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A55
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A55, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A55 by 282.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $281. Samsung Galaxy A55 was $281 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (98/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (90/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (95/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 by 39 points (94/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Samsung Galaxy A55 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A55?
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 A55 is a better fit for everyday use.