Redmi K100 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 90/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6510); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 3,531,378).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- 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 81/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 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, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 1 points higher (91/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 81/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 81/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3531378 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Redmi K100 Pro by 29.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 81/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro edges out the Vivo X500 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?
The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.