Redmi K100 vs Vivo X500
The Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 74/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 7500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100
Vivo X500
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 74/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 9287
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 15 points higher (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Redmi K100 by 20.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K100
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Redmi K100 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 and the Vivo X500?
The Redmi K100 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 over the Vivo X500?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.