Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5

The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 21/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 234,339).

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 72 points (93/100 vs 21/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K100 Pro Max

Performance 97
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability —
Value for money 100

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5

Performance 16
Display 45
Camera 12
Battery 12
Portability 64
Value for money —

What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 234339
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 836
  • Bigger battery: 9070 vs 3000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 16/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 45/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 better?


  • Overall rating 21/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 72 points higher (93/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (97/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (91/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (95/100 vs 12/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K100 Pro Max Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Exynos 850
AnTuTu 3722803 234339
Geekbench Single 3639 300
Geekbench Multi 11047 836
Display 6.9" AMOLED 5.3" PLS IPS
Resolution 1200x2608 720x1480
Refresh rate 185 Hz —
Battery 9070 mAh 3000 mAh
Charging 100W 15W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 16 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, One UI 2.0
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP69 IP68
Dimensions — 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm
Weight — 172 g
Launch price $730 —

Camera comparison

Redmi K100 Pro Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5

  • Main: 16MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
12
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K100 Pro Max

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5

  • 5.3" PLS IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1480
  • Refresh rate: —
45
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K100 Pro Max

  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5

  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
93/100
3722803 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 Exynos 850
21/100 -1488.6%
234339 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 1488.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K100 Pro Max

$730

Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (97/100 vs 16/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (91/100 vs 45/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (90/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (95/100 vs 12/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 72 points (93/100 vs 21/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 93/100, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 — 21/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 16/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5?

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.