Redmi K100 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 91/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 3,531,378).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 3531378
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 1 points higher (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 85/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3531378 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Redmi K100 Pro by 27.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 85/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max edges out the Redmi K100 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.