Redmi K100 vs Vivo S50
The Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo S50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 72/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 6500); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 1,794,400); the Vivo S50 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100
Vivo S50
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 1794400
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Vivo S50 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 234g
- Better camera (64/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 vs the Vivo S50, the Redmi K100 scores 1 points higher (73/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 leads (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (64/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (66/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 | Vivo S50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3298726 | 1794400 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1923 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5179 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×74.3×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $390 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo S50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo S50
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S50
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 and Vivo S50, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Vivo S50 by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Vivo S50 (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S50 notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (64/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S50 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (66/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 or the Vivo S50?
The Redmi K100 edges out the Vivo S50 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 and the Vivo S50?
The Redmi K100 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo S50 — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 or the Vivo S50?
The Vivo S50 leads on camera score (64/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 or the Vivo S50?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 over the Vivo S50?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo S50 is a better fit for active users.