Redmi A2+ vs Redmi A3X
The Redmi A2+ (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $85 and $80. Both devices score the same overall rating of 21/100.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A2+
Redmi A3X
What makes Redmi A2+ better?
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Redmi A3X better?
- Cheaper at launch: $80 vs $85
- Better portability (61/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
The Redmi A2+ and the Redmi A3X received the same MobileRank rating — 21/100. Value score: Redmi A2+ — 36/100, 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 "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100. 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, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3X is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A2+ | Redmi A3X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 500 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $85 | $80 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A2+
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A3X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Redmi A2+
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi A3X
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A2+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A3X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi A2+ and Redmi A3X, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $5. Redmi A3X was $5 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100.
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, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3X is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A2+ or the Redmi A3X?
Both devices scored 21/100. They are identical on performance — 11/100 for both. The clearest difference is portability: better on the Redmi A3X (61/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A2+ and the Redmi A3X?
The Redmi A2+ has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Redmi A3X — 21/100.
Should you choose the Redmi A2+ 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 52/100).