Redmi K100 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 30/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 58 points (88/100 vs 30/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 89
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Redmi K100 Pro scores 58 points higher (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Redmi K100 Pro: The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 1080x2400
Refresh rate 2560 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 44W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (90/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (89/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Redmi K100 Pro (65/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 58 points (88/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.