Redmi A5 vs Redmi K80 Pro
The Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi K80 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $90 and $511. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Pro leads — 81/100 vs 25/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,014,660 vs 195,539); the Redmi A5 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Redmi A5
Redmi K80 Pro
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $511
- Better portability (64/100 vs 45/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3014660 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi A5 vs the Redmi K80 Pro, the Redmi K80 Pro scores 56 points higher (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro leads (87/100 vs 66/100). Value score: Redmi A5 — 34/100, Redmi K80 Pro — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (67/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (64/100 vs 45/100).
| Specification | Redmi A5 | Redmi K80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | 3014660 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 32 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.3×75.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | $511 |
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi K80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 32MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi K80 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi A5 and Redmi K80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K80 Pro leads Redmi A5 by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $421. Redmi A5 was $421 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (91/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (90/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (67/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (87/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Redmi K80 Pro (64/100 vs 45/100).
Which is better: the Redmi A5 or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 56 points (81/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A5 and the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi A5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Redmi K80 Pro — 81/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A5 or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A5 or the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi K80 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A5 over the Redmi K80 Pro?
The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K80 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.