Redmi A5 vs Redmi K100 Pro Max
The Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250, 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 36/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 32 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A5
Redmi K100 Pro Max
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $730
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A5 vs the Redmi K100 Pro Max, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 57 points higher (93/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Redmi A5 — 64/100, 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 32/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (95/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A5 | Redmi K100 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3722803 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1640x720 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 9070 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 (Go Edition) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Launch price | $90 | $730 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
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 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (95/100 vs 48/100).
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 57 points (93/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A5 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi A5 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, 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 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A5 or the Redmi K100 Pro Max?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 32/100).
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.