Samsung Galaxy S26
Samsung
PKR 329,999
85/100 overall
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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Feb 2026.
The short 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.
Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max
Redmi
PKR 189,999
89/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max takes it by 3.6 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- 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.
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 if…
you care most about performance.
Buy the Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max if…
you care most about battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 329,999 | PKR 189,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | March 11, 2026 | August 12, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 146 x 70 x 7.5 mm | 162.8 x 77.2 x 8.45 mm |
| Weight | 165–175 g Better | 238 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 – Dust resistant and water resistant (up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes) | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.2 Inches | 6.9 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 Pixels (FHD+) | 1200 × 2608 pixels Better |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz | AMOLED, LTPO 185Hz 68 billion colors HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Exynos Variant (Region Based) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| GPU | Adreno Latest | Adreno 840 |
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 Better |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (Wide, OIS) 12 MP (Ultra-Wide) 10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, 3x Zoom) LED Flash | Triple 200MP + 50MP Periscope Telephoto + 50MP Ultrawide OIS, PDAF, HDR, Panorama, LED Flash Better |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP | 32MP Better |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 4300 mAh | 9070 mAh Silicon-Carbon Non-Removable Battery Better |
| Wired charging | Fast Chargin 25W (wired) Wireless Charging(Yes) | 100W Wired Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging, 27W Reverse Wired Charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E / 7 | Wi-Fi 7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3+ | 5.4, A2DP, LE, LHDC 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Under-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor: Under-Display Ultrasonic Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Ultrasonic Fingerprint |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.2 OTG supported |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S26 or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?
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.
What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S26 and Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max in Pakistan?
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.
Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S26 or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?
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.
Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy S26 or Xiaomi Redmi K100 Pro Max?
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).
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