Realme 5i vs Redmi K100 Pro
The Realme 5i (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 27/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,531,378 vs 329,457); the Redmi K100 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 5i
Redmi K100 Pro
What makes Realme 5i better?
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3531378 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 5i vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 64 points higher (91/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (90/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (95/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 5i | Redmi K100 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3531378 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 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 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.0×9.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 195 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 5i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K100 Pro
- 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
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 5i and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads Realme 5i by 90.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (96/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (90/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (95/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 5i or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5i by 64 points (91/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 5i and the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Realme 5i has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5i or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 5i or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (96/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5i over the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.