Realme 5 vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Realme 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 94/100 vs 28/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 329,457); the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5 doesn't.
Realme 5
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Overall rating 28/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Realme 5 vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 66 points higher (94/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (95/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Realme 5 | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.6×9.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $730 |
Realme 5
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 5
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme 5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Realme 5 and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Realme 5 by 91.6% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (98/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (91/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (90/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (95/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Realme 5 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5 by 66 points (94/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 5 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Realme 5 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 5 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5 over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Realme 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.