Redmi K100 Pro vs Redmi Note 5

The Redmi K100 Pro (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Redmi Note 5 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 25/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Redmi K100 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 282,713).

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 67 points (92/100 vs 25/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability
Value for money
Redmi Note 5
Performance 21
Display 32
Camera 12
Battery 32
Portability 80
Value for money 12
What makes Redmi K100 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 282713
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 294
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1083
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 12/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi Note 5 better?

  • Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro vs the Redmi Note 5, the Redmi K100 Pro scores 67 points higher (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (98/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro leads (95/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (98/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (95/100 vs 32/100).

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.
Redmi Note 5: The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K100 Pro Redmi Note 5
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
AnTuTu 3942923 282713
Geekbench Single 3640 294
Geekbench Multi 11033 1083
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.0" IPS LCD
Resolution 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 200 MP 12 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB / 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Weight 180 g
Launch price $200
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Redmi Note 5
  • Main: 12MP
  • Front: 13MP
12
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Redmi Note 5
  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro
  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery
Redmi Note 5
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 Pro and Redmi Note 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Pro Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
92/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Redmi Note 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
25/100 -1294.7%
282713 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 Pro leads Redmi Note 5 by 1294.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K100 Pro
Price unknown
Redmi Note 5
$200
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (98/100 vs 21/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (81/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (90/100 vs 12/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 (95/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi Note 5?

The Redmi K100 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 5 by 67 points (92/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro and the Redmi Note 5?

The Redmi K100 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Redmi Note 5 — 25/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi Note 5?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on camera score (90/100 vs 12/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 Pro or the Redmi Note 5?

The Redmi K100 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 21/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro over the Redmi Note 5?

The Redmi K100 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Note 5 is a better fit for everyday use.