Redmi K100 vs Vivo iQOO U1
The Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 39/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 517,460); the Redmi K100 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U1 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100
Vivo iQOO U1
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 234g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 vs the Vivo iQOO U1, the Redmi K100 scores 34 points higher (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (59/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 | Vivo iQOO U1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3298726 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 and Vivo iQOO U1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 537.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (80/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U1 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (59/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 34 points (73/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 and the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi K100 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO U1 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi K100 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 or the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 over the Vivo iQOO U1?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.