Redmi A3X vs Redmi A5
The Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36; launch prices were $80 and $90. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi A5 leads — 25/100 vs 21/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP.
Redmi A3X
Redmi A5
- Lighter: 192g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $80 vs $90
- Overall rating 21/100
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Redmi A3X vs the Redmi A5, the Redmi A5 scores 4 points higher (25/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 leads (66/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Redmi A3X — 26/100, Redmi A5 — 34/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 and the Redmi A3X are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
| Specification | Redmi A3X | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | 195539 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | — | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $80 | $90 |
Redmi A3X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi A3X
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi A3X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Redmi A3X and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Launch price difference: $10. Redmi A3X was $10 cheaper at launch.
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, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (66/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A5 and the Redmi A3X are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
Which is better: the Redmi A3X or the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A5 edges out the Redmi A3X by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi A3X and the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A3X has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Redmi A5 — 25/100.
Should you choose the Redmi A3X over the Redmi A5?
The Redmi A3X is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi A5 is a better fit for everyday use.