Redmi A1 vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Redmi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A1 leads — 13/100 vs 7/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A1 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP; the ZTE Libero 5G III has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1 doesn't; the Redmi A1 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 207g).
Redmi A1
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4120 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 207g
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 15/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 41/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Overall rating 7/100
Comparing the Redmi A1 vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Redmi A1 scores 6 points higher (13/100 vs 7/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1 leads (36/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (36/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A1 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (60/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Redmi A1 | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | — | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | — | |
| Storage | 32GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 207 g | |
| Price | $100 | — |
Redmi A1
- Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi A1
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- No wireless charging
ZTE Libero 5G III
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A1 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (36/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi A1 notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (60/100 vs 41/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A1 significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Redmi A1 or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Redmi A1 edges out the ZTE Libero 5G III by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi A1 and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Redmi A1 has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 7/100.
Should you choose the Redmi A1 over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Redmi A1 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.