Redmi K100 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 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 8500); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 3,531,378).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 8500 mAh
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 92/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 3531378
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 11047
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 90/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 1 points higher (92/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3531378 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Redmi K100 Pro by 29.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K100 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the Redmi K100 Pro are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 90/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (95/100 vs 92/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.