Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Vivo iQOO U1

The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 39/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 514,398); the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't.

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 55 points (94/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money 100
Vivo iQOO U1
Performance 41
Display 57
Camera 29
Battery 33
Portability 59
Value for money
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 514398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1762
  • Bigger battery: 9070 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?

  • Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Vivo iQOO U1, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (91/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (95/100 vs 33/100).

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 U1: The Vivo iQOO U1 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro Max Vivo iQOO U1
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 3942923 514398
Geekbench Single 3640 746
Geekbench Multi 11033 1762
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1200x2608 1080x2340
Refresh rate 185 Hz
Battery 9070 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP69
Dimensions 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm
Weight 190 g
Launch price $730
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Vivo iQOO U1
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display
Vivo iQOO U1
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Vivo iQOO U1
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO U1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
39/100 -666.5%
514398 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 666.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K100 Pro Max
$730
Vivo iQOO U1
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (98/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (91/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (90/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (95/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 55 points (94/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Vivo iQOO U1 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Vivo iQOO U1?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Vivo iQOO U1?

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 U1 is a better fit for everyday use.