Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Vivo S16
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 59/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Vivo S16
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo S16 better?
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Vivo S16, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (93/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (95/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Vivo S16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3722803 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo S16
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo S16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo S16
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Vivo S16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Vivo S16 by 268.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (97/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (90/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (95/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Vivo S16?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 by 34 points (93/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Vivo S16?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 93/100, the Vivo S16 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Vivo S16?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Vivo S16?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Vivo S16?
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 S16 is a better fit for active users.