Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy F36
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy F36 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $730 and $245. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 51/100 (a 42-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 (3,722,803 vs 767,711).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy F36
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 767711
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2710
- 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 (97/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy F36 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $245 vs $730
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy F36, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (93/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 34/100). 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 F36 — 52/100; 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 F36 (97/100 vs 53/100). 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 F36 (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F36 (95/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy F36 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 3722803 | 767711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 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 / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | $245 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy F36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy F36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy F36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy F36, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy F36 by 384.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $485. Samsung Galaxy F36 was $485 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F36 (97/100 vs 53/100).
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 F36 (90/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F36 (95/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy F36?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F36 by 42 points (93/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy F36?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 93/100, the Samsung Galaxy F36 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy F36?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy F36?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy F36?
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.