Redmi K100 vs Tecno Camon 18 Premier
The Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 50/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 493,222); the Tecno Camon 18 Premier is noticeably lighter (200g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 4750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 18 Premier better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 234g
- Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 vs the Tecno Camon 18 Premier, the Redmi K100 scores 23 points higher (73/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (57/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 | Tecno Camon 18 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 3298726 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 674 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1793 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 4750 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, HIOS 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 and Tecno Camon 18 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 568.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (92/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (53/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (80/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (57/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 23 points (73/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 and the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Redmi K100 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 18 Premier leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 over the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.