Redmi's latest flagships, the K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max, launched in China yesterday, and we've already spent some time with both.
Here are our first impressions.
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The K100 Pro series brings massive batteries, fast charging, high-refresh-rate displays, and upgraded cameras.
The Pro Max even adds a unique 2.1-channel speaker system co-engineered with Bose.
Design-wise, both phones retain the previous generation's look, featuring an aluminum alloy frame and a glass back.
They also carry IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance, plus NFC and an IR blaster.
The standard K100 Pro offers a fluorescent green color option that glows in the dark.
You can even shine a light on the back to create custom glowing patterns.
One notable downgrade: the regular K100 Pro uses a USB 2.0 port.
In the box, both phones include a 100W charger, USB cable, SIM ejector tool, documentation, and a clear hard plastic case.
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K100 Pro Max Brings a Unique Speaker Setup
The biggest difference between the two phones is their audio system.
The K100 Pro Max features a 2.1-channel speaker system with a dedicated rear subwoofer placed next to the camera module, along with upgraded acoustic outlets and stereo speakers.
The bottom speaker module also gets a new LED accent light for visual flair. In contrast, the regular K100 Pro has stereo speakers but lacks the dedicated subwoofer.
Another difference lies in the processors.
The K100 Pro Max is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the standard K100 Pro uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5V series processor.
The 8 Elite Gen 5V is a slightly cut-down version, with four fewer GPU compute units and 6MB less GPU cache.
Both chips are still high-end platforms and should handle demanding apps, gaming, and other heavy workloads without major problems.
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185Hz Displays on Both Models
The display is another major highlight. Both smartphones use panels with the same overall technology, with the main difference being their physical size.
The refresh rate has been increased to 185Hz, and the panels use an RGB S-strip pixel layout with improved green emissive materials.
According to Redmi, the new display technology improves clarity while also reducing power consumption.
Both phones now feature a 200MP primary camera. The K100 Pro Max retains a dedicated telephoto camera and a 17mm ultra-wide camera from its predecessor.
Interestingly, the regular K100 Pro has some advantages of its own.
Its telephoto camera can also be used for macro photography, with a minimum focusing distance of just 10cm.
It also offers a wider ultra-wide field of view than the Pro Max.
The standard Redmi K100 Pro comes with an 8,580 mAh battery, while the K100 Pro Max packs a battery larger than 9,000mAh.
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Despite the huge batteries, both support 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging.
