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Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Internal Storage: 256GB, 512GB or 1TB
- Battery: 9,070mAh
- RAM: 12GB or 16GB
PROS
- 6.9-inch AMOLED with 185Hz refresh and 4,500-nit peak brightness
- 9,070mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging
- 5x periscope zoom and IP68/IP69 protection at a sub-$650 starting price
CONS
- Large 6.9-inch body with no active cooling
- China-only launch with no confirmed global pricing
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is Xiaomi’s top Redmi K-series phone, announced in China on 11 August 2026. It’s a flagship slab phone with a flat 6.9-inch AMOLED screen (2608 x 1200, 185Hz), a metal frame and IP66, IP68 and IP69 ratings. It comes in five configurations, from 12GB/256GB up to 16GB/1TB, using LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. It runs Android 16 with HyperOS 3. The Pro Max is the version of the K100 line with the full Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The cheaper K100 Pro gets a binned chip with a two-core GPU instead of three. Cameras are a 200MP main sensor (1/1.56-inch), a 50MP periscope with 5x optical zoom, a 50MP ultrawide and a 32MP front camera.
Power and charging
The Redmi K100 Pro Max battery is 9,070mAh and uses silicon-carbon cells with roughly 16% silicon. Xiaomi hasn’t published a usable capacity figure. Charging runs at 100W wired and 50W wireless. Reverse charging is 27W wired and 22.5W wireless, so the phone can top up other devices. Cooling is a 6,300mm² vapor chamber with no fan, which is a change from the Redmi K90 Max. The screen peaks at 4,500 nits and samples touch at 480Hz. The fingerprint scanner is ultrasonic and sits under the display, and the speakers are a Bose-tuned 2.1-channel setup.
Pricing, fit and context
In China the phone starts at CNY 4,199, about $622 or Php 38,200. That’s a launch promotion, and the regular starting price is CNY 4,499. The top 16GB/1TB model costs around $890. It’s China-only for now, so there’s no official price for Nigeria or most other regions. Anyone outside China would be buying a grey-market import until a global version appears.
It suits mobile gamers and battery-conscious buyers who want a current flagship chip and a fast screen for well under $700. It makes less sense if you rely on local warranty support.
Within Xiaomi’s range, it sits above two models:
- Redmi K100 Pro: a 6.56-inch screen, an 8,580mAh battery, the binned chip and an 8MP ultrawide. It starts around CNY 3,699.
- Poco F8 Ultra: the global phone built from last year’s K90 Pro Max. The K100 Pro Max is expected to become the base for the next Poco flagship.
Outside Xiaomi, the closest rivals are the RedMagic 11S Pro, a gaming phone with a lower refresh rate than the K100 Pro Max, and the OnePlus 15, which also uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
The Poco F8 Ultra is the best direct comparison. It has similar Bose audio and a similar rear design, and it has been listed around $839 on Amazon. The K100 Pro Max has the larger battery and the faster screen. The F8 Ultra has the one real advantage that it’s sold globally.
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Full Specifications
Identification
| Phone ID A phone ID typically refers to a unique hardware identifier like an IMEI Number (International Mobile Equipment Identity) that distinguishes your specific physical phone from any other device. | M098FE (model code) |
| Brand / Model A brand model is a strategic framework that defines how a company builds, positions, and manages its identity to connect with customers and guide business decisions. | Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max |
| Variant A variant is something that differs in some way from others of the same kind or from a standard. |
12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB, 16GB/256GB, 16GB/512GB, 16GB/1TB |
| Release date A release date is the specific day when a product, service, or official piece of information becomes available to the public | Announced in China on 11 August 2026 |
| Price A price is the amount of money or other compensation that a buyer gives to a seller to acquire a product or service | From CNY 4,199 (~$622) launch promotion, regular start CNY 4,499. Top 16GB/1TB is ~$890. GSMArena lists ~€540, which is an estimate. |
Smartphone Display
| Size Size means how large or small a person, object, or amount is | 6.9 inches, flat |
| Resolution The measure of sharpness and detail in a digital photo, video, or screen, usually counted in pixels or dots per inch (DPI). | 2608 x 1200 (~416 ppi) |
| Panel type The panel type of a screen or monitor refers to the specific liquid crystal or diode technology used to display images, which dictates the screen's color accuracy, viewing angles, contrast, and speed. | AMOLED with HDR10+, HDR10 Vivid and Dolby Vision |
| Refresh rate A refresh rate is the number of times per second a screen updates the image it shows. | 185Hz (480Hz touch sampling) |
| Peak brightness Peak brightness is the highest level of luminance a display screen can achieve for a brief moment in a small area. | 4,500 nits |
Smartphone Performance
| Operating system An operating system (OS) is the main system software that manages a computer's physical hardware and provides a base for other programs to run | HyperOS 3 on Android 16 |
| Chipset A chipset is a group of microchips on a computer's motherboard or electronic device that manages the flow of data between the CPU, memory, storage, and peripheral devices. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm, full version) |
| RAM RAM stands for Random Access Memory, which is a device's short-term memory used to temporarily store data that the processor needs right now. | 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal storage Internal storage is the built-in, permanent memory inside a device like a smartphone, tablet, or computer used to hold the operating system, apps, and your personal files. | 256GB, 512GB or 1TB UFS 4.1 |
| CPU cores A CPU core is an independent processing unit inside a computer's central processing unit (CPU) that reads and executes program instructions. | 8 cores: 2 x 4.36GHz + 6 x 3.53GHz |
| GPU A GPU stands for Graphics Processing Unit, which is a specialized electronic chip designed to rapidly render images, video, and 3D graphics. | Adreno |
Camera
| Main camera A main camera (or primary camera) is the principal, highest-quality imaging lens and sensor system on a device—most commonly located on the rear of a smartphone. |
200MP main (1/1.56-inch), 50MP periscope telephoto with 5x optical zoom, 50MP ultrawide |
| Front camera A front camera is a built-in lens on the same side as a device's screen—such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop—that points directly at the user. | 32MP |
| Video A video is an electronic recording of moving visual images, usually played with sound on a screen. | 8K at 30fps on the main camera |
Smartphone Battery & Charging
| Battery Capacity Battery capacity is the total amount of electrical energy a battery can store and deliver, functioning much like the size of a fuel tank. | 9,070mAh silicon-carbon |
| Wired charging Wired charging means using a physical cable to connect a device directly to a power source to transfer electricity into its battery. | 100W (PD3.0, QC3+, PPS), 27W reverse wired |
| Wireless Charging Wireless charging is a cable-free method that powers electronic devices by transferring energy through electromagnetic fields instead of a physical plug. |
Smartphone Connectivity
| 5G support 5G support means a device or network can connect to the fifth-generation cellular mobile network, delivering much faster download speeds and lower response times than older 4e and 4G LTE systems. | |
| SIM type A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) type or size refers to the physical dimensions or digital architecture of the smart chip that connects your phone to a mobile network. | Dual Nano-SIM, dual standby |
| Wi-Fi version A Wi-Fi version is a specific generation or technical standard of wireless networking technology that determines your device's speed, range, and connection quality. | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth version A Bluetooth version is the specific update level of the wireless rules that a device uses to connect and share data | 6.0 (LHDC 5.0, Auracast) |
| NFC NFC stands for Near Field Communication, a short-range wireless technology that lets two electronic devices exchange data when they are placed a few centimeters apart. | |
| USB USB stands for Universal Serial Bus, a global standard connection for passing data, power, and video signals between computers and electronic devices. | USB Type-C with OTG |
Build & Design
| Weight Weight is the downward force that gravity exerts on an object. | 238g |
| Dimensions A dimension is a measurement in a specific direction (such as length, width, or height) or a distinct aspect, feature, or scope of a situation. | 163.49 x 77.94 x 8.45mm |
| Water resistance rating A water resistance rating measures how much static water pressure a device or material can withstand before leaking or failing | IP68 and IP69, plus IP66 |
| Dust rating A dust rating is the first number in an Ingress Protection (IP) code that shows how well a device keeps out solid objects and dust. | Dust-tight (the “6” in IP66, IP68 and IP69) |
| Materials A material is a physical substance or matter used to make objects, build structures, or create products | Metal frame |
| Available colors different color choices that are ready for you to buy or pick for a product. | Black, White, Blue, Red (Burgundy/Cabernet) |
Extras
| Biometrics Biometrics refer to the measurement and statistical analysis of unique physical and behavioral human characteristics used for identification and verification. | Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint scanner |
| Audio Audio means sound, or the recording, transmission, and reproduction of sound within the range of human hearing. | Stereo speakers tuned by Bose in a 2.1-channel setup with a rear subwoofer, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio |
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