Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $730 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 82/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 8000); the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,815,522).

The Redmi K100 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 15T — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money 100
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3815522
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3228
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9553
  • Bigger battery: 9070 vs 8000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 65/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $730

  • Better display (99/100 vs 91/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 12 points higher (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; 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 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (90/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (95/100 vs 75/100).

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.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro Max Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 3942923 3815522
Geekbench Single 3640 3228
Geekbench Multi 11033 9553
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 1440x3168
Refresh rate 185 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 9070 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 100W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP69 IP68
Weight 216 g
Launch price $730 $499
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 -3.3%
3815522 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO 15T by 3.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K100 Pro Max
$730
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Launch price difference: $231. Vivo iQOO 15T was $231 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 91/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (90/100 vs 65/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (95/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 15T — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 65/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

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 Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.