Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special

The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 65/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 4400); the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,342,433).

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 29 points (94/100 vs 65/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money 100
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Performance 83
Display 78
Camera 51
Battery 39
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2342433
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
  • Bigger battery: 9070 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special better?

  • Overall rating 65/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (95/100 vs 39/100).

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 Z Fold Special: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro Max Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 3942923 2342433
Geekbench Single 3640 2205
Geekbench Multi 11033 7192
Display 6.9" AMOLED 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 1200x2608 1968x2184
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9070 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Wireless charging 50W 15W
Main camera 200 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 10 MP
Front camera 32 MP 4 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP69 IP48
Dimensions 157.9×142.6×4.9 mm
Weight 236 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 Z Fold Special
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 4MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
  • 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
65/100 -68.3%
2342433 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 68.3% in our overall performance rating.

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

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (98/100 vs 83/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (90/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special (95/100 vs 39/100).

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

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special by 29 points (94/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special?

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 Z Fold Special is a better fit for gamers and power users.