HMD Asha 305 Lite vs Redmi A3X
The HMD Asha 305 Lite (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, while the Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $65 and $80. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A3X leads — 21/100 vs 16/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A3X has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 2500); the main camera is 2 MP vs 8 MP; the Redmi A3X is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Asha 305 Lite
Redmi A3X
What makes HMD Asha 305 Lite better?
- Cheaper at launch: $65 vs $80
- Overall rating 16/100
What makes Redmi A3X better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 2500 mAh
- Better main camera: 8MP vs 2MP
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (32/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Asha 305 Lite vs the Redmi A3X, the Redmi A3X scores 5 points higher (21/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A3X leads (43/100 vs 12/100). Value score: HMD Asha 305 Lite — 28/100, Redmi A3X — 38/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "display" category, the Redmi A3X and the HMD Asha 305 Lite are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi A3X significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (43/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3X significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (61/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Asha 305 Lite | Redmi A3X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9832E | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 781 | |
| Display | 5.0" TFT | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 480x854 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 2500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 10W | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android (AOSP) | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 147.0×71.5×10.2 mm | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $65 | $80 |
Camera comparison
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- Main: 2MP
- Front: 2MP
Redmi A3X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- 5.0" TFT
- Resolution: 480x854
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi A3X
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- 2500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Redmi A3X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $15. HMD Asha 305 Lite was $15 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi A3X and the HMD Asha 305 Lite are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A3X significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (43/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3X significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (61/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Asha 305 Lite or the Redmi A3X?
The Redmi A3X edges out the HMD Asha 305 Lite by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Asha 305 Lite and the Redmi A3X?
The HMD Asha 305 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Redmi A3X — 21/100.
Should you choose the HMD Asha 305 Lite over the Redmi A3X?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Redmi A3X (61/100 vs 20/100).