Redmi A5 vs Redmi K100 Pro
The Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, 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 25/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 195,539).
Redmi A5
Redmi K100 Pro
- Overall rating 25/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 2560Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 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)
Comparing the Redmi A5 vs the Redmi K100 Pro, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 69 points higher (94/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (98/100 vs 11/100). 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 A5 (98/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (95/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | Redmi A5 | Redmi K100 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 2560 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 196 g | — | |
| Launch price | $90 | — |
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K100 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K100 Pro
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K100 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi A5 and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 Pro leads Redmi A5 by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Redmi K100 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (98/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (95/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the Redmi A5 or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 69 points (94/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A5 and the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi A5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi K100 Pro — 94/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A5 or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A5 or the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A5 over the Redmi K100 Pro?
The Redmi A5 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.