Redmi K100 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 8
The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 34/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,531,378 vs 572,788).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 8
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3531378 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 8 better?
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 57 points higher (91/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (90/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (95/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 3531378 | 572788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2130 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 2248x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 154.9×74.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 175 g | |
| Launch price | — | $460 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2248x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads Xiaomi Mi 8 by 516.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (81/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (90/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (95/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 by 57 points (91/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Xiaomi Mi 8 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.