Redmi 6A vs Redmi A5
The Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $90 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A5 leads — 25/100 vs 17/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A5 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the Redmi A5 is faster in AnTuTu (195,539 vs 155,362); the Redmi 6A is noticeably lighter (145g vs 196g).
Redmi 6A
Redmi A5
- Better Geekbench Single: 300 vs 189
- Lighter: 145g vs 196g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 195539 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 781 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Higher performance (11/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Redmi 6A vs the Redmi A5, the Redmi A5 scores 8 points higher (25/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 leads (66/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Redmi 6A — 18/100, Redmi A5 — 34/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Redmi A5 and the Redmi 6A are nearly equal (11/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (66/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (80/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Redmi 6A | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 781 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | — | — | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | — | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 145 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | $90 |
Redmi 6A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi 6A
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi 6A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi 6A and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi A5 leads Redmi 6A by 20.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi A5 and the Redmi 6A are nearly equal (11/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (66/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (80/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 6A or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 edges out the Redmi 6A by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 6A and the Redmi A5?
The Redmi 6A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Redmi A5 — 25/100.
Should you choose the Redmi 6A over the Redmi A5?
The Redmi 6A is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use.