Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 59/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 4650 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (93/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (95/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3722803 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 268.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (97/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (90/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (95/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 34 points (93/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 93/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
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 Black Shark 5 is a better fit for active users.