Redmi A3X vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $80 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 13/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 195,539); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A3X doesn't.
Redmi A3X
Redmi Turbo 5
- Lighter: 192g vs 204g
- Cheaper: $80 vs $250
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 93/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 195539
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Redmi A3X vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 41 points higher (54/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi A3X notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (60/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A3X is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100).
| Specification | Redmi A3X | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 195539 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $80 | $250 |
Redmi A3X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi A3X
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A3X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi A3X and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Redmi A3X by 93.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $170. Redmi A3X is cheaper by $170.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (43/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X (72/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi A3X notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 5 (60/100 vs 45/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi A3X is a bit better (100/100 vs 93/100).
Which is better: the Redmi A3X or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Redmi A3X by 41 points (54/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A3X and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi A3X has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A3X or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A3X or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A3X over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi A3X is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.