Redmi K100 vs TCL 505
The Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the TCL 505 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 28/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5010); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 193,858); the TCL 505 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100
TCL 505
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
What makes TCL 505 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 234g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 vs the TCL 505, the Redmi K100 scores 45 points higher (73/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (62/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 | TCL 505 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 3298726 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.3×76.7×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
TCL 505
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
TCL 505
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
TCL 505
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 and TCL 505, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads TCL 505 by 1601.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (92/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (62/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 or the TCL 505?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the TCL 505 by 45 points (73/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 and the TCL 505?
The Redmi K100 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the TCL 505 — 28/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 or the TCL 505?
The Redmi K100 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 or the TCL 505?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 over the TCL 505?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.