Redmi A5 vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $90 and $730. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 25/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,722,803 vs 193,858).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A5
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $730
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3722803 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A5 vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 68 points higher (93/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Redmi A5 — 42/100, Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (97/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (95/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A5 | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9070 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 / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Weight | 196 g | — | |
| Launch price | $90 | $730 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi A5 and Redmi K100 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro Max leads Redmi A5 by 94.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $640. Redmi A5 was $640 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (97/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (95/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A5 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 68 points (93/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A5 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi A5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi K100 Pro Max — 93/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A5 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A5 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A5 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.