Redmi K100 vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 74/100 vs 66/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 7560); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,112,047).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100
Redmi Turbo 5
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2112047
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 7560 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
- Overall rating 66/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi K100 scores 8 points higher (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2112047 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Redmi Turbo 5 by 48.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (91/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi K100 edges out the Redmi Turbo 5 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi K100 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (91/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.