Lava Blaze Dragon vs Redmi A5
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $109 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads — 42/100 vs 36/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A5 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Redmi A5 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Redmi A5
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 193g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $109
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Redmi A5, the Lava Blaze Dragon scores 6 points higher (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads (46/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads (30/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Redmi A5 — 64/100; 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 is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (60/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 (Go Edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $19. Redmi A5 was $19 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Redmi A5 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (60/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Blaze Dragon edges out the Redmi A5 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Redmi A5?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Redmi A5 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Blaze Dragon leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Blaze Dragon leads on performance (46/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Redmi A5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Redmi A5 (60/100 vs 41/100).