Lava Yuva 5G vs Redmi K100

The Lava Yuva 5G (2024) runs on the Unisoc T750, 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 5000); the Redmi K100 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Yuva 5G doesn't; the Lava Yuva 5G is noticeably lighter (208g vs 234g).

The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 5G by 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Yuva 5G

Performance —
Display 44
Camera 30
Battery 43
Portability 43
Value for money 56

Redmi K100

Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 25
Value for money —

What makes Lava Yuva 5G better?

  • Lighter: 208g vs 234g

  • Better portability (43/100 vs 25/100)

What makes Redmi K100 better?

  • Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Yuva 5G vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 35 points higher (73/100 vs 38/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 5G (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 5G (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Yuva 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (43/100 vs 25/100).

Redmi K100: The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Yuva 5G Redmi K100
Processor Unisoc T750 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu — 3298726
Geekbench Single — 3013
Geekbench Multi — 9287
Display 6.5" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1280x2772
Refresh rate 90 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 10000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.4×76.2×9.1 mm —
Weight 208 g 234 g
Launch price $127 —

Camera comparison

Lava Yuva 5G

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Redmi K100

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Lava Yuva 5G

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display

Redmi K100

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Lava Yuva 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Redmi K100

  • 10000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lava Yuva 5G

$127

Redmi K100

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 5G (94/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 5G (80/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Lava Yuva 5G notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (43/100 vs 25/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Yuva 5G or the Redmi K100?

The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Yuva 5G by 35 points (73/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Lava Yuva 5G and the Redmi K100?

The Lava Yuva 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lava Yuva 5G or the Redmi K100?

The Redmi K100 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Lava Yuva 5G over the Redmi K100?

The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.