Redmi A5 vs Redmi K100
The Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 36/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K100 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A5 doesn't; the Redmi A5 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A5
Redmi K100
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 234g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A5 vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 37 points higher (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 leads (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (92/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (37/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (80/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (60/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A5 | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1640x720 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 (Go Edition) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K100
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (92/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (37/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (80/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (60/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A5 or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 37 points (73/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A5 and the Redmi K100?
The Redmi A5 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A5 or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A5 or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A5 over the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.