{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-s26-vs-xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T16:43:59+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 85 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The Samsung Galaxy S26 still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 189,999 against PKR 329,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S26",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s26",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s26/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-18-2026-11_03_07-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 329999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-18T06:10:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95.4,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 56.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 58.1,
                "overall": 84.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 11, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "146 x 70 x 7.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "165–175 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 – Dust resistant and water resistant (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.2 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno Latest",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide, OIS) 12 MP (Ultra-Wide) 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, 3x Zoom) LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "12 MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 4300 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast Chargin 25W (wired) Wireless Charging(Yes)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6E / 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3+",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-13-2026-10_42_43-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 189999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-13T05:47:39+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 88.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 12, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.8 x 77.2 x 8.45 mm",
                    "Weight": "238 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1200 × 2608 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, LTPO 185Hz 68 billion colors HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 840",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Triple 200MP + 50MP Periscope Telephoto + 50MP Ultrawide OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "9070 mAh Silicon-Carbon Non-Removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging, 27W Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor: Under-Display Ultrasonic Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Ultrasonic Fingerprint",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max",
        "margin": 3.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26": 95.4,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 59
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s26"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26": 98,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 98
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26": 56.4,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26": 87.5,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-s26": 58.1,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k100-pro-max"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max costs PKR 140,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max packs a 4,770 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max charges 75W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max ships with 512 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S26 or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.6 points. It wins on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Samsung Galaxy S26 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S26 and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 is listed at PKR 329,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max at PKR 189,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 140,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S26 or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy S26 carries a 4300 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max a 9070 mAh cell, with 25W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S26 or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S26 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy S26 runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based) while Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}