Redmi K100 vs Redmi Note 10S
The Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 45/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 535,127); the Redmi Note 10S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100
Redmi Note 10S
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Redmi Note 10S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 234g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 vs the Redmi Note 10S, the Redmi K100 scores 28 points higher (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (68/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 | Redmi Note 10S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 3298726 | 535127 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 672 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1908 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Note 10S
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi Note 10S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 10S
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 and Redmi Note 10S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Redmi Note 10S by 516.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (92/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 10S and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (68/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 or the Redmi Note 10S?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 28 points (73/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 and the Redmi Note 10S?
The Redmi K100 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Redmi Note 10S — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 or the Redmi Note 10S?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 over the Redmi Note 10S?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.