Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710; launch prices were $730 and $280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 36/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 417,439).
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 4030 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 56/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $730
- Overall rating 36/100
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 58 points higher (94/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite — 18/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (95/100 vs 22/100).
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 417439 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 431 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1320 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.8×74.5×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | $280 |
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite by 844.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $450. Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite was $450 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (91/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (90/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (95/100 vs 22/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite by 58 points (94/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 94/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
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 Mi 9 Lite is a better fit for everyday use.