Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Vivo Y21e
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo Y21e (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 30/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 424,216); the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21e doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Vivo Y21e
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y21e better?
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y21e, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 63 points higher (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). 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 Y21e (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (95/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Vivo Y21e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 3722803 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.3×76.1×8.0 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 Y21e
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo Y21e
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo Y21e
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Vivo Y21e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Vivo Y21e by 777.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y21e
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (97/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (91/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e (95/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Vivo Y21e?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21e by 63 points (93/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Vivo Y21e?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 93/100, the Vivo Y21e — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Vivo Y21e?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Vivo Y21e?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Vivo Y21e?
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.