Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $730 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 75/100 (a 18-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 (3,722,803 vs 3,065,623).

The Redmi K100 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K100 Pro Max

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

Performance 91
Display 78
Camera 76
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money 58

What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 3065623
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2910
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9174
  • Bigger battery: 9070 vs 4400 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Cheaper at launch: $730 vs $1999

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 76/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 78/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 better?


  • Overall rating 75/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 18 points higher (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 58/100; 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 is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). 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 is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (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 Fold7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K100 Pro Max Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 3722803 3065623
Geekbench Single 3639 2910
Geekbench Multi 11047 9174
Display 6.9" AMOLED 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1200x2608 2184x1968
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9070 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Wireless charging 50W 15W
DXOMark (camera) — 145
Main camera 200 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 10 MP
Front camera 32 MP 10 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16 / One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP69 IP48
Dimensions — 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm
Weight — 215 g
Launch price $730 $1999

Camera comparison

Redmi K100 Pro Max

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
76
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K100 Pro Max

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

  • 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2184x1968
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K100 Pro Max

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

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
93/100
3722803 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 -21.4%
3065623 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 by 21.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K100 Pro Max

$730

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7

$1999

Launch price difference: $1269. Redmi K100 Pro Max was $1269 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).

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 is a bit better (90/100 vs 76/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 (95/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 93/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 76/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7?

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 Fold7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.