Redmi K100 vs Xiaomi 17
The Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 74/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 7000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 3,126,402).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100
Xiaomi 17
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 3126402
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 9287
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 13 points higher (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 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 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Redmi K100 by 3.8% 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 Xiaomi 17 and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (95/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the Redmi K100 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Redmi K100 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.