Poco X5 vs Redmi K100
The Poco X5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 48/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 592,015); the Poco X5 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X5
Redmi K100
What makes Poco X5 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 234g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X5 vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 25 points higher (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Poco X5 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 and the Poco X5 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (66/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X5 | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X5
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Poco X5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X5 and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Poco X5 by 82.1% 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 Poco X5 (92/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Poco X5 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 and the Poco X5 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (66/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X5 or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Poco X5 by 25 points (73/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X5 and the Redmi K100?
The Poco X5 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X5 or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Poco X5 over the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.