Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Redmi K100
The Google Pixel 5a 5G (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 765G, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 38/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 4680); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 597,974); the Google Pixel 5a 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Redmi K100
What makes Google Pixel 5a 5G better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 234g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 4680 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 5a 5G vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 35 points higher (73/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 leads (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (37/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (80/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5a 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (60/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 5a 5G | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4680 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×73.2×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 183 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- 4680 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 5a 5G and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Google Pixel 5a 5G by 81.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (92/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (37/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (80/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5a 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (60/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G by 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 5a 5G and the Redmi K100?
The Google Pixel 5a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 5a 5G over the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.