Redmi 5A vs Redmi K100 Pro
The Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425, while the Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 94/100 vs 17/100 (a 77-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 180,934); the Redmi K100 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5A doesn't.
Redmi 5A
Redmi K100 Pro
- Overall rating 17/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5A vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 77 points higher (94/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (95/100 vs 15/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5A | Redmi K100 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 180934 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 130 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 488 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 2560 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 140.4×70.1×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 137 g | — | |
| Launch price | $90 | — |
Redmi 5A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 5A
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
Redmi 5A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 5A and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads Redmi 5A by 95.4% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi K100 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (91/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (95/100 vs 15/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5A or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A by 77 points (94/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5A and the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi 5A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5A or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5A or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5A over the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi 5A is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.