Redmi K100 Pro Max vs TCL 501
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the TCL 501 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 14/100 (a 79-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 5 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 193,858); the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 501 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
TCL 501
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 5MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 31/100)
What makes TCL 501 better?
- Overall rating 14/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the TCL 501, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 79 points higher (93/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). 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 TCL 501 (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (95/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | TCL 501 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 3722803 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 540x1092 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.5×74.9×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | $730 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
TCL 501
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
TCL 501
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1092
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
TCL 501
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and TCL 501, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads TCL 501 by 1820.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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TCL 501
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (97/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (91/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 501 (95/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the TCL 501?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 501 by 79 points (93/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the TCL 501?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 93/100, the TCL 501 — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the TCL 501?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the TCL 501?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the TCL 501?
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.