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Redmi A3 vs Redmi A5

Redmi A3

Xiaomi

Redmi A3

$89

26.8Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Redmi A5

Xiaomi

Redmi A5
30.2Inno Score
20Performance20
35.2Display44.1
20Camera26.2
38.8Battery40.7
20Features20
1 spec wins — Redmi A38 spec wins — Redmi A5

InnoReviews verdict

Redmi A5 wins this phone face-off, 30.2 to 26.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+9) and camera (+6). Redmi A3 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Redmi A3

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Redmi A5

  • Stronger display score: 44 vs 35
  • Stronger camera score: 26 vs 20
  • 300% higher Main camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 6 GB vs 3 GB
  • 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP

Display

Display comparison: Redmi A3 versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi A3Redmi A5
Screen size6.71 ″6.88 ″+3%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution1650x720720x1640
Pixel density268 ppi+3%260 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%
Peak brightness—600 nits
Screen-to-body—90 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi A3 versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi A3Redmi A5
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G36Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu110,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)—440Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,485Bottom 8%
RAM (max)3 GB6 GB+100%
Storage options64GB / 128GB64/128GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi A3 versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi A3Redmi A5
Main camera8 MP32 MP+300%
Main aperturef/2.0f/2.0
Max video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera5 MP8 MP+60%
OISNoNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi A3 versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi A3Redmi A5
Capacity5,000 mAh5,200 mAh+4%
Wired charging10 W15 W+50%
Wireless charging—0 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi A3 versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi A3Redmi A5
Weight193 g193 g
Thickness8.3 mm8.3 mm
IP rating—IP52
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi A3 versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi A3Redmi A5
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCNoNo
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 2.0
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: Redmi A3 versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi A3Redmi A5
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 15 (Go Edition)
OS update pledge2 years2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi A3 versus Redmi A5
SpecRedmi A3Redmi A5
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5mm jackYesYes

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