Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
64.4Performance64.4
83.8Display70
78.2Camera83.6
92Battery92
86.7Features86.7
5 spec wins — Redmi K100 Pro Max5 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi K100 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 78.8 to 77.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+14). Xiaomi 18 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Stronger display score: 84 vs 70
- 56% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3.2 x
- 54% higher Refresh rate: 185 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 30% higher capacity: 9,070 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
- 13% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 4,000 nits
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 78
- 300% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- 15% lower weight: 203 g vs 238 g
Display
| Spec | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+8% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1120x2436 |
| Pixel density | 416 ppi | 419 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz+54% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+13% | 4,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 91.5 % | 91.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+56% | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 9,070 mAh+30% | 7,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 238 g | 203 g+15% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |