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.

The Samsung Galaxy A05 is noticeably better than the Redmi A3 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A3
Performance 11
Display 44
Camera 0
Battery 43
Portability 60
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy A05
Performance 29
Display 32
Camera 30
Battery 44
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Redmi A3 better?
  • Lighter: 193g vs 195g

  • Better display (44/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (60/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A05 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Redmi A3: The Redmi A3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A05: The Samsung Galaxy A05 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Redmi A3
  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Samsung Galaxy A05
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Redmi A3
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Samsung Galaxy A05
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
32
display
Battery and charging
Redmi A3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Samsung Galaxy A05
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi A3 and Samsung Galaxy A05, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi A3 MediaTek Helio G36
21/100
195539 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A05 MediaTek Helio G85
33/100 +43.6%
346495 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy A05 leads Redmi A3 by 43.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.