Redmi K100 vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G

The Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 41/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 4160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 597,974); the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 234g).

The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 32 points (73/100 vs 41/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K100

Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 25
Value for money —

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G

Performance 44
Display 56
Camera 34
Battery 25
Portability 65
Value for money 16

What makes Redmi K100 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 10000 vs 4160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)

What makes Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G better?

  • Lighter: 192g vs 234g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 25/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K100 vs the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, the Redmi K100 scores 32 points higher (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (65/100 vs 25/100).

Redmi K100: The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K100 Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
AnTuTu 3298726 597974
Geekbench Single 3013 799
Geekbench Multi 9287 1836
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 2400x1080
Refresh rate 165 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 10000 mAh 4160 mAh
Charging 100W 20W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 17 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 430 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions — 163.7×74.8×7.9 mm
Weight 234 g 192 g
Launch price — $350

Camera comparison

Redmi K100

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K100

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K100

  • 10000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G

  • 4160 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
25
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K100 and Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K100 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
73/100
3298726 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
41/100 -451.7%
597974 AnTuTu

Redmi K100 leads Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 451.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K100

Price unknown

Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G

$350

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (92/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (94/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (80/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G significantly outperforms the Redmi K100 (65/100 vs 25/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K100 or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?

The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G by 32 points (73/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K100 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?

The Redmi K100 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G — 41/100.

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K100 or the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?

The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K100 over the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G?

The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.