Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Tecno Pop X

The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Pop X (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $730 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 33/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop X doesn't.

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X by 61 points (94/100 vs 33/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money 100
Tecno Pop X
Performance 32
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 65
Value for money 50
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1800
  • Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Pop X better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $730

  • Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Tecno Pop X, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 61 points higher (94/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 32/100). 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 43/100). Value score: Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100, Tecno Pop X — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (98/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (95/100 vs 43/100).

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.
Tecno Pop X: The Tecno Pop X is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro Max Tecno Pop X
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640 600
Geekbench Multi 11033 1800
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.8" LCD
Resolution 1200x2608 1600x720
Refresh rate 185 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9070 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 15W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP69 IP64
Dimensions 167.9×79.3×8.2 mm
Weight 186 g
Launch price $730 $100
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Tecno Pop X
  • Main: 13MP f/f/1.85
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display
Tecno Pop X
  • 6.8" LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Tecno Pop X
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K100 Pro Max
$730
Tecno Pop X
$100

Launch price difference: $630. Tecno Pop X was $630 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (98/100 vs 32/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (91/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (90/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X (95/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Tecno Pop X?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X by 61 points (94/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Tecno Pop X?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Tecno Pop X — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Tecno Pop X?

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 Tecno Pop X?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Tecno Pop X?

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 Tecno Pop X is a better fit for everyday use.