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).

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 69 points (94/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A5
Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 64
Value for money 34
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money
What makes Redmi A5 better?

  • Overall rating 25/100
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Redmi A5: The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Redmi A5
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Redmi K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Redmi A5
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2560 Hz
91
display
Battery and charging
Redmi A5
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi A5 and Redmi K100 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi A5 MediaTek Helio G36
25/100
195539 AnTuTu
Redmi K100 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
94/100 +95.0%
3942923 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro leads Redmi A5 by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi A5
$90
Redmi K100 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.