Redmi K100 vs Samsung Galaxy A55
The Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 1,021,736); the Samsung Galaxy A55 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100
Samsung Galaxy A55
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 1021736
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A55 better?
- Lighter: 213g vs 234g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 vs the Samsung Galaxy A55, the Redmi K100 scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (49/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 | Samsung Galaxy A55 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 1480 | |
| AnTuTu | 3298726 | 1021736 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 3200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 108 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.1×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $449 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A55
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 and Samsung Galaxy A55, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Samsung Galaxy A55 by 222.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Redmi K100
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (92/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (80/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 notably outperforms the Redmi K100 (49/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 or the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Redmi K100 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A55 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 and the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Redmi K100 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy A55 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 or the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Samsung Galaxy A55 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 or the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 over the Samsung Galaxy A55?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.