Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $730 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 90/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 6510); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 3,722,803).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $730 vs $970
- Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 3722803
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 91/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 3 points higher (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 81/100). Value score: Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Redmi K100 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Redmi K100 Pro Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 81/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3722803 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Redmi K100 Pro Max by 25.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $240. Redmi K100 Pro Max was $240 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Redmi K100 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Redmi K100 Pro Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 81/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max edges out the Vivo X500 Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 93/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Vivo X500 Pro?
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 X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.