Redmi K100 vs Vivo iQOO U5x
The Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO U5x (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 34/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 424,216); the Redmi K100 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U5x doesn't; the Vivo iQOO U5x is noticeably lighter (179g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100
Vivo iQOO U5x
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO U5x better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 234g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 vs the Vivo iQOO U5x, the Redmi K100 scores 39 points higher (73/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5x significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (68/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 | Vivo iQOO U5x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | |
| AnTuTu | 3298726 | 424216 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 412 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1423 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo iQOO U5x
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO U5x
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO U5x
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 and Vivo iQOO U5x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Vivo iQOO U5x by 677.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (37/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5x significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (68/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 or the Vivo iQOO U5x?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x by 39 points (73/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 and the Vivo iQOO U5x?
The Redmi K100 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO U5x — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K100 or the Vivo iQOO U5x?
The Redmi K100 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 or the Vivo iQOO U5x?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K100 over the Vivo iQOO U5x?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.