Lava Blaze Dragon vs Redmi 5A
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Redmi 5A (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425; launch prices were $109 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads — 42/100 vs 17/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Blaze Dragon has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Blaze Dragon is faster in AnTuTu (568,395 vs 180,934); the Redmi 5A is noticeably lighter (137g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Redmi 5A
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 568395 vs 180934
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 130
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 488
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 5A better?
- Lighter: 137g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $109
- Better portability (79/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Redmi 5A, the Lava Blaze Dragon scores 25 points higher (42/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads (43/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Redmi 5A — 26/100; 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 "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (46/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (56/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (43/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (79/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Redmi 5A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 180934 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 130 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 488 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 140.4×70.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 137 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 5A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5A
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 5A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Redmi 5A, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Dragon leads Redmi 5A by 214.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $19. Redmi 5A was $19 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A (46/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (56/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Redmi 5A (43/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5A significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (79/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi 5A?
The Lava Blaze Dragon significantly outperforms the Redmi 5A by 25 points (42/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Redmi 5A?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi 5A — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi 5A?
The Lava Blaze Dragon leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi 5A?
The Lava Blaze Dragon leads on performance (46/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Redmi 5A?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Redmi 5A (79/100 vs 41/100).