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).

The Redmi A3X edges out the HMD Asha 305 Lite by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Asha 305 Lite

Performance —
Display 31
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 20
Value for money 28

Redmi A3X

Performance 11
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 61
Value for money 38

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
10
camera

Redmi A3X

  • Main: 8MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Display comparison

HMD Asha 305 Lite

  • 5.0" TFT
  • Resolution: 480x854
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
31
display

Redmi A3X

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display

Battery and charging

HMD Asha 305 Lite

  • 2500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

Redmi A3X

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

HMD Asha 305 Lite

$65

Redmi A3X

$80

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).