Redmi K100 vs Xiaomi Mi 9T
The Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 40/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 502,844); the Xiaomi Mi 9T is noticeably lighter (191g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100
Xiaomi Mi 9T
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 502844
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 234g
- Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T, the Redmi K100 scores 33 points higher (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (56/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 | Xiaomi Mi 9T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | |
| AnTuTu | 3298726 | 502844 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 and Xiaomi Mi 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Xiaomi Mi 9T by 556.0% 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 9T (92/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T and the Redmi K100 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (56/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T by 33 points (73/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 and the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Redmi K100 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T — 40/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 over the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.