Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $730 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 70/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,161,830).
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3161830
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9200
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $730 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (94/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; 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 S26+ are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (95/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | $999 |
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S26+ by 24.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $269. Redmi K100 Pro Max was $269 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 S26+ are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (95/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by 24 points (94/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
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 S26+?
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 S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.