Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400; launch prices were $730 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 68/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 2,000,659).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 2000659
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2115
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6826
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 80/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 FE better?
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $730
- Overall rating 68/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (93/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — 50/100; 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (97/100 vs 80/100). 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 S25 FE (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (95/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 3722803 | 2000659 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2115 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6826 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S25 FE by 86.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $131. Samsung Galaxy S25 FE was $131 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (97/100 vs 80/100).
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 S25 FE (90/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE (95/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE by 25 points (93/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 93/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 80/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
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 S25 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users.