Redmi A2+ vs Redmi A5
The Redmi A2+ (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250; launch prices were $85 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A5 leads — 36/100 vs 21/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A5 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 32 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A2+
Redmi A5
What makes Redmi A2+ better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 193g
- Cheaper at launch: $85 vs $90
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 600 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1800 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 15W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 32MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (32/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (20/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A2+ vs the Redmi A5, the Redmi A5 scores 15 points higher (36/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi A5 leads (32/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi A5 leads (20/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Redmi A2+ — 36/100, 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 Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Redmi A2+ (32/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Redmi A2+ (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A2+ | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI | Android 15 (Go Edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $85 | $90 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A2+
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi A2+
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A2+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $5. Redmi A2+ was $5 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Redmi A2+ (32/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Redmi A2+ (55/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi A5 is a bit better (20/100 vs 10/100).
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 is a bit better (60/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A2+ or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 is noticeably better than the Redmi A2+ — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi A2+ and the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A2+ has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Redmi A5 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A2+ or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 leads on camera score (20/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A2+ or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 leads on performance (32/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A2+ over the Redmi A5?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Redmi A5 (55/100 vs 32/100).