Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy M05

The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy M05 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 33/100 (a 61-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 346,495); the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M05 doesn't.

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 by 61 points (94/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money 100
Samsung Galaxy M05
Performance 29
Display 32
Camera 30
Battery 44
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1364
  • Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M05 better?

  • Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy M05, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 61 points higher (94/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 29/100). 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). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (95/100 vs 44/100).

Redmi K100 Pro Max: 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.
Samsung Galaxy M05: The Samsung Galaxy M05 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro Max Samsung Galaxy M05
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 3942923 346495
Geekbench Single 3640 420
Geekbench Multi 11033 1364
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 1200x2608 720x1600
Refresh rate 185 Hz
Battery 9070 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, One UI Core 6.0
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP69
Dimensions 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm
Weight 195 g
Launch price $730
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Samsung Galaxy M05
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display
Samsung Galaxy M05
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
32
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Samsung Galaxy M05
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy M05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy M05 MediaTek Helio G85
33/100 -1037.9%
346495 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy M05 by 1037.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K100 Pro Max
$730
Samsung Galaxy M05
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (98/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (91/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (90/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 (95/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M05?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M05 by 61 points (94/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy M05?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Samsung Galaxy M05 — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M05?

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 M05?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy M05?

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 M05 is a better fit for everyday use.