Redmi A3 vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
20Performance54
35.2Display64.2
20Camera69.5
38.8Battery71.6
20Features65.3
3 spec wins — Redmi A313 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 26.8, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+50) and features (+45). 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
- 15% lower weight: 193 g vs 227 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $89 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 20
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 20
Display
| Spec | Redmi A3 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.71 ″ | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1650x720 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 268 ppi | 522 ppi+95% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | — | 2,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi A3 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G36 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 110,000Top 99% | 1,550,000+1309%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,050Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,500Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 12 GB+300% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi A3 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Main aperture | f/2.0 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP+540% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi A3 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10 W | 90 W+800% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi A3 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193 g+15% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+9% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi A3 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi A3 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi A3 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |