Redmi K100 vs Redmi K90 Max
The Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi K90 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 Max leads — 75/100 vs 74/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 8550); the Redmi K90 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,760,662 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100
Redmi K90 Max
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 8550 mAh
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Redmi K90 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3760662 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3352 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10402 vs 9287
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 91/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 vs the Redmi K90 Max, the Redmi K90 Max scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 | Redmi K90 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3760662 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3352 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10402 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 8550 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP66 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $504 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi K90 Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90 Max
- 8550 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 and Redmi K90 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 Max leads Redmi K100 by 16.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 Max is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K90 Max and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 and the Redmi K90 Max are nearly equal (80/100 vs 78/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max edges out the Redmi K100 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 and the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K100 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi K90 Max — 75/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 or the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K90 Max leads on performance (96/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 over the Redmi K90 Max?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi K90 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.