Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Vivo S16e

The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo S16e (2022) runs on the Exynos 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 49/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP.

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e by 45 points (94/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money 100
Vivo S16e
Performance
Display 80
Camera 32
Battery 44
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 9070 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Vivo S16e better?

  • Overall rating 49/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Vivo S16e, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (94/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (95/100 vs 44/100).

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 S16e: The Vivo S16e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro Max Vivo S16e
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Exynos 1080
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.6" 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 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP69
Dimensions 162.5×75.8×7.7 mm
Weight 187 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 S16e
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display
Vivo S16e
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Vivo S16e
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K100 Pro Max
$730
Vivo S16e
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (90/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e (95/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Vivo S16e?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16e by 45 points (94/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Vivo S16e?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Vivo S16e — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Vivo S16e?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Vivo S16e?

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 S16e is a better fit for everyday use.