Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) 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 88/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,579,338).
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3579338
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $730 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 90/100)
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 6 points higher (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Redmi K100 Pro Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (95/100 vs 80/100).
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3579338 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | $999 |
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra by 10.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $269. Redmi K100 Pro Max was $269 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Redmi K100 Pro Max are nearly equal (93/100 vs 90/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (95/100 vs 80/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max edges out the Xiaomi 17 Ultra by just 6 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?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.