Redmi A3 vs Samsung Galaxy A05
The Redmi A3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Samsung Galaxy A05 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads — 33/100 vs 21/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A05 is faster in AnTuTu (346,495 vs 195,539); the Redmi A3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A05 doesn't.
Redmi A3
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Lighter: 193g vs 195g
- Better display (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 346495 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 420 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1364 vs 781
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Redmi A3 vs the Samsung Galaxy A05, the Samsung Galaxy A05 scores 12 points higher (33/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (29/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Redmi A3 (29/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi A3 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the Redmi A3 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3 is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Redmi A3 | Samsung Galaxy A05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | — | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, MIUI | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×76.3×8.3 mm | 168.8×78.2×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Redmi A3
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A05
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A3
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Redmi A3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A05
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi A3 and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A05 leads Redmi A3 by 43.6% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 notably outperforms the Redmi A3 (29/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi A3 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3 (30/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the Redmi A3 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3 is a bit better (60/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Redmi A3 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 is noticeably better than the Redmi A3 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi A3 and the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi A3 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Samsung Galaxy A05 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A3 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A3 or the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Samsung Galaxy A05 leads on performance (29/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A3 over the Samsung Galaxy A05?
The Redmi A3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for everyday use.