Redmi K100 Pro Max vs TCL 505
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the TCL 505 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 28/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5010); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 193,858).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
TCL 505
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 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 43/100)
What makes TCL 505 better?
- Overall rating 28/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the TCL 505, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 65 points higher (93/100 vs 28/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (95/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | TCL 505 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 3722803 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 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 / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.3×76.7×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
TCL 505
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
TCL 505
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
TCL 505
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and TCL 505, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads TCL 505 by 1820.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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TCL 505
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (97/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (91/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (95/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the TCL 505?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 by 65 points (93/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the TCL 505?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 93/100, the TCL 505 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the TCL 505?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the TCL 505?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the TCL 505?
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.