Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $730 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 79/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,787,981).
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2787981
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3100
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9760
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $730 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 88/100)
- Overall rating 79/100
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 66/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (95/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 2787981 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | $1299 |
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra by 41.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $569. Redmi K100 Pro Max was $569 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (95/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 79/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.