Redmi A1 vs Redmi K100 Pro
The Redmi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, 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 25/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,531,378 vs 155,362); the Redmi K100 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A1
Redmi K100 Pro
What makes Redmi A1 better?
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3531378 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A1 vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 66 points higher (91/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (96/100 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 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (95/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A1 | Redmi K100 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3531378 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 8 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 | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi A1
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi A1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A1
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi A1 and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads Redmi A1 by 95.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (96/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (95/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A1 or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 by 66 points (91/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A1 and the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi A1 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A1 or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A1 or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A1 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.