Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $730 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 87/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 6800); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP.
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $730 vs $892
- Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 81/100)
- Overall rating 87/100
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (94/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 83/100). Value score: Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; 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, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100).
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | $892 |
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Launch price difference: $162. Redmi K100 Pro Max was $162 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 83/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max edges out the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
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 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.