Redmi K100 vs Vivo iQOO Z10
The Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO Z10 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 58/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 7300); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 1,032,527); the Redmi K100 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z10 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z10 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100
Vivo iQOO Z10
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 1032527
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 7300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z10 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 234g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 vs the Vivo iQOO Z10, the Redmi K100 scores 15 points higher (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (60/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 | Vivo iQOO Z10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3298726 | 1032527 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1161 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3390 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 7300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO Z10
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z10
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z10
- 7300 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 and Vivo iQOO Z10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Vivo iQOO Z10 by 219.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (92/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (60/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 or the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Redmi K100 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z10 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 and the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Redmi K100 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO Z10 — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 or the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 over the Vivo iQOO Z10?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Z10 is a better fit for active users.