Redmi K100 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 74/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 74/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 9287
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 18 points higher (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Redmi K100 by 35.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Redmi K100 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.