Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
64.4Performance64.4
83.8Display69.8
78.2Camera83.6
92Battery92
86.7Features86.7
4 spec wins — Redmi K100 Pro Max6 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
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 Max 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
- 13% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 4,000 nits
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 78
- 300% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″ | 6.9 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 416 ppi | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz+54% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+13% | 4,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 91.5 % | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 9,070 mAh+7% | 8,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W | 100 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 238 g | 235 g+1% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.4 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |