Realme 5i vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Realme 5i (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 — 93/100 vs 27/100 (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 (3,722,803 vs 329,457); the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 5i
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Realme 5i better?
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 5i vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 66 points higher (93/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 13/100). 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 5i (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (91/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (90/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (95/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 5i | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11047 | |
| 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 | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0; ColorOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.0×9.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $730 |
Camera comparison
Realme 5i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme 5i
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 5i and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Realme 5i by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 5i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (97/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (91/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (90/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (95/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 5i or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5i by 66 points (93/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 5i and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Realme 5i has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5i or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 5i or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5i over the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
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.