Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Vivo Y18e

The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y18e (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 37/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 346,495); the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y18e doesn't.

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e by 57 points (94/100 vs 37/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money 100
Vivo Y18e
Performance 29
Display 44
Camera
Battery 43
Portability 63
Value for money
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 346495
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 420
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1364
  • Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo Y18e better?

  • Overall rating 37/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y18e, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 57 points higher (94/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e (98/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e (95/100 vs 43/100).

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 Y18e: The Vivo Y18e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro Max Vivo Y18e
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G85
AnTuTu 3942923 346495
Geekbench Single 3640 420
Geekbench Multi 11033 1364
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1200x2608 720x1612
Refresh rate 185 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 9070 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 15W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 528 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP69 IP54
Dimensions 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm
Weight 185 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 Y18e
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
91
display
Vivo Y18e
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
  • 9070 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Vivo Y18e
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Vivo Y18e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Pro Max Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Vivo Y18e MediaTek Helio G85
37/100 -1037.9%
346495 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Vivo Y18e by 1037.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K100 Pro Max
$730
Vivo Y18e
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e (98/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e (91/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e (95/100 vs 43/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Vivo Y18e?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18e by 57 points (94/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Vivo Y18e?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Vivo Y18e — 37/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Vivo Y18e?

The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Vivo Y18e?

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 Y18e is a better fit for everyday use.