Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mi 9T
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730; launch prices were $730 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 40/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 502,844).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Xiaomi Mi 9T
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 502844
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T better?
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $730
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 41/100). 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 9T — 18/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (91/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (95/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Xiaomi Mi 9T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | |
| AnTuTu | 3722803 | 502844 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Xiaomi Mi 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Mi 9T by 640.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $430. Xiaomi Mi 9T was $430 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (91/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (90/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (95/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T by 53 points (93/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 93/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
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.