Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $730 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 90/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,942,923).
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 7500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $730 vs $999
- Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 89/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3942923
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 185Hz
- Overall rating 90/100
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (94/100 vs 90/100). Value score: Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100).
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | $999 |
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Redmi K100 Pro Max by 1.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $269. Redmi K100 Pro Max was $269 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max 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 89/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max edges out the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 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. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.