Redmi K100 vs Xiaomi Mi 8
The Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 34/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 572,788); the Xiaomi Mi 8 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100
Xiaomi Mi 8
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 8 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 234g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 vs the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Redmi K100 scores 39 points higher (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 leads (37/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (37/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (78/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 | Xiaomi Mi 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 3298726 | 572788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2130 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2248x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 8.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 154.9×74.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | — | $460 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2248x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 and Xiaomi Mi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Xiaomi Mi 8 by 475.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (37/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (80/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (78/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 by 39 points (73/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 and the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Redmi K100 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi Mi 8 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Redmi K100 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 over the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.